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Reunion after long separation is even better than one's wedding night.
Reunion after long separation is even better than one's wedding night.
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.
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.
No one knows how difficult anything is until he has tried to do it.
No one knows how difficult anything is until he has tried to do it.
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.
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.
Just as tall trees are known by their shadows, so can good men be known by their enemies.
Just as tall trees are known by their shadows, so can good men be known by their enemies.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
