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Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.
Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.
A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.
A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.
Make happy those who are near, and those who are far will come.
Make happy those who are near, and those who are far will come.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
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.
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 talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to catch a fish.
To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to catch a fish.
Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.
Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
