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Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
Reunion after long separation is even better than one's wedding night.
Reunion after long separation is even better than one's wedding night.
Happiness, long life, and health, are the common desire of most men.
Happiness, long life, and health, are the common desire of most men.
Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.
Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.
Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.
Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.
Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.
Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.
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.
A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie.
A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie.
Only the dreamer shall understand realities, though in truth his dreaming must be not out of proportion to his waking.
Only the dreamer shall understand realities, though in truth his dreaming must be not out of proportion to his waking.
