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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.
Just as tall trees are known by their shadows, so can good men be known by their enemies.
Just as tall trees are known by their shadows, so can good men be known by their enemies.
No one knows how difficult anything is until he has tried to do it.
No one knows how difficult anything is until he has tried to do it.
Not the fastest horse can catch a word spoken in anger.
Not the fastest horse can catch a word spoken in anger.
Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.
Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.
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.
Keep a green tree in your heart, and maybe one day a bird will come.
Keep a green tree in your heart, and maybe one day a bird will come.
Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
Never write a letter while you are angry.
Never write a letter while you are angry.
