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Not the fastest horse can catch a word spoken in anger.
Not the fastest horse can catch a word spoken in anger.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
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.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.
A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.
An intelligent person understands others, a brilliant person understands himself.
An intelligent person understands others, a brilliant person understands himself.
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 child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.
A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.
