In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.
AESOPMen often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.
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Labour is the source of every blessing.
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The quarrels of friends are the opportunities of foes.
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You will only injure yourself if you take notice of despicable enemies.
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Every man carries two bags about him, one in front and one behind, and both are full of faults.
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Do not tell others how to act unless you can set a good example.
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Better to starve free than be a fat slave.
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Those who cry the loudest are not always the ones who are hurt the most.
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The level of our success is limited only by our imagination and no act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.
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It is thrifty to prepare today for wants of tomorrow.
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Sometimes the slow ones blame the active for the delay.
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Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.
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Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
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A liar will not be believed even when he speaks the truth.
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Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.
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Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool.
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