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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.
Happiness, long life, and health, are the common desire of most men.
Happiness, long life, and health, are the common desire of most men.
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.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.
Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.
The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie.
A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie.
