Whatever disgrace we may have deserved, it is almost always in our power to re-establish our character.

Flying without feathers is not easy: my wings have no feathers.
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Anand Thakur
Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.
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Manner Mud Vulgar
He gains wisdom in a happy way, who gains it by another’s experience.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Love has both its gall and honey in abundance: it has sweetness to the taste, but it presents bitterness also to satiety.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability
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Anand Thakur
A word to the wise is sufficient
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Sufficient Wisdom Word
A mouse does not rely on just one hole.
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Anand Thakur
Women have many faults, but the worst of them all is that they are too pleased with themselves and take too little pains to please the men.
PLAUTUS

Man Mistake Please Woman Worst
Little do you know what a gloriously uncertain thing law is.
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Anand Thakur
The gods give that man some profit to whom they are propitious.
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Anand Thakur
He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
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Anand Thakur
I had much rather be adorned by beauty of character than by jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, character comes from within.
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Character Fortune Jewel Myself
He means well’ is useless unless he does well.
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Condition Health Himself
Ah yes, the gods use us mortals as footballs!
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Football God Mortal
It is only when we have lost them that we fully appreciate our blessings.
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Anand Thakur
Ones oldest friend is the best.
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Anand Thakur

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