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Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.
Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.
To learn what is good, a thousand days are not sufficient; to learn what is evil, an hour is too read more
To learn what is good, a thousand days are not sufficient; to learn what is evil, an hour is too long.
The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
To Know the road ahead, ask those coming back
To Know the road ahead, ask those coming back
Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.
Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.
If the roots are not removed during weeding, the weeds will grow again when the winds of Spring blows.
If the roots are not removed during weeding, the weeds will grow again when the winds of Spring blows.
A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but read more
A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
Only the dreamer shall understand realities, though in truth his dreaming must be not out of proportion to his waking.
Only the dreamer shall understand realities, though in truth his dreaming must be not out of proportion to his waking.