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Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
Those who say nothing about their poverty will obtain more than
those who turn beggars.
Those who say nothing about their poverty will obtain more than
those who turn beggars.
Everything in art is but a copy of nature.
Everything in art is but a copy of nature.
Charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
He enters the port with a full sail.
He enters the port with a full sail.
Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.
Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.
The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.
The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.
He who has wronged you is either stronger or weaker than
yourself: be he weaker, spare him; be he read more
He who has wronged you is either stronger or weaker than
yourself: be he weaker, spare him; be he stronger, then spare
yourself.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
