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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 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.
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.
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.
Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.
Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.
It is easy to avoid an arrow shot in one's sight; but hard to escape one aimed in secret.
It is easy to avoid an arrow shot in one's sight; but hard to escape one aimed in secret.
Clever men are sometimes the dupes of their own cleverness.
Clever men are sometimes the dupes of their own cleverness.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
The second best times tend to be more difficult.
Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.
Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.
