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A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.
A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.
Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
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.
To Know the road ahead, ask those coming back
To Know the road ahead, ask those coming back
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.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
Not the fastest horse can catch a word spoken in anger.
Not the fastest horse can catch a word spoken in anger.
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.
