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Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.
Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
There are two perfect men; one dead, and the other unborn.
A one hundred yard high tower still has its foundation on the ground.
A one hundred yard high tower still has its foundation on the ground.
Not the fastest horse can catch a word spoken in anger.
Not the fastest horse can catch a word spoken in anger.
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 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.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
It is easy to avoid an arrow shot in one's sight; but hard to escape one aimed in secret.
It is easy to avoid an arrow shot in one's sight; but hard to escape one aimed in secret.
Make happy those who are near, and those who are far will come.
Make happy those who are near, and those who are far will come.
