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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.
A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie.
A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.
Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to catch a fish.
To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to catch a fish.
A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.
A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
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.
Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.
Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.
