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Clever men are sometimes the dupes of their own cleverness.
Clever men are sometimes the dupes of their own cleverness.
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 miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on the water, but to walk on the read more
The miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on the water, but to walk on the earth.
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
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.
Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.
Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone.
Never write a letter while you are angry.
Never write a letter while you are angry.
