He is a friend who, in dubious circumstances, aids in deeds when deeds are necessary.

Badly gotten, badly spent.
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Bad Spent
A well-balanced mind is the best remedy against affliction.
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Balance Mindset Remedy
That man will never be unwelcome to others who makes himself agreeable to his own family.
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Anand Thakur
To snatch the worm from the trap.
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One Liner Trap Worm
Know this, that troubles come swifter than the things we desire.
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Desire Fast Known Trouble
Consider the little mouse, how sagacious an animal it is which never entrusts its life to one hole only.
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Anand Thakur
He that would eat the nut must crack the shell.
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Anand Thakur
There are occasions when it is undoubtedly better to incur loss than to make gain.
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Doubt Gain Loss Occasion
Woman is certainly the daughter of Delay personified!
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Anand Thakur
That which you know, know not; and that which you see, see not.
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Known See Yourself
He who accuses another of wrong should look well into his own conduct.
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Anand Thakur
There can be no profit, if the outlay exceeds it.
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Anand Thakur
I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism.
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Compliment Criticism Insincere Preference
Arrogance is the outgrowth of prosperity.
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Anand Thakur
It is wisdom to think upon anything before we execute it.
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Anand Thakur
Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability
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