All men have one refuge, a good friend, with whom you can weep and know that he does not smile.

If you want to live your whole life free from pain you must become either a god or else a corpse. Consider other men’s troubles and that will comfort you.
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Anand Thakur
He who labors diligently need never despair for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.
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I call a fig a fig, a spade a spade.
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Whom the gods love dies young.
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Death God Love Young
He who labors diligently need never despair.
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The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.
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The character of a man is known from his conversations.
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No just person ever became quickly rich.
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Rest assured, for every piece of business the most businesslike thing is to choose the right moment.
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Being mortal, never pray for an untroubled life. Rather, ask the God to give you an enduring heart.
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There is but one genuine love potion – consideration.
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Man must be prepared for every event of life, for there is nothing that is durable.
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Hope saves a person in the midst of misfortunes.
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The school of hard knocks is an accelerated curriculum.
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Of all the wild beasts of land or sea, the wildest is woman.
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By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
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People Willing Wisdom Yourself

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