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The second best times tend to be more difficult.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
Happiness, long life, and health, are the common desire of most men.
Happiness, long life, and health, are the common desire of most men.
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.
A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.
A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.
Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.
Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.
Never write a letter while you are angry.
Never write a letter while you are angry.
To Know the road ahead, ask those coming back
To Know the road ahead, ask those coming back
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.