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We journey on in life through varied hazards and misfortunes.
We journey on in life through varied hazards and misfortunes.
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
The bitter past, more welcome is the sweet.
The bitter past, more welcome is the sweet.
To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.
To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.
Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.
Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower read more
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.
Hunger is insolent, and will be fed.
Hunger is insolent, and will be fed.
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
Which of these two is the greater fool?
Which of these two is the greater fool?
