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The face that cannot smile is never fair.

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The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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Flaw Greatness Hide
The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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Advice Attack Deep Lion Rush
What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
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Finding Quick Sudden
Too late is tomorrow’s life; live for today.
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Day Life Present
He truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.
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Hide One Liner Sorrow True
The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
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Man Virtue World
I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name.
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Fame Life Man Name Yourself
There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
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Body Old Revolution
The bee is enclosed, and shines preserved in amber, so that it seems enshrined in its own nectar.
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Nectar Preserve Shine Shrine
Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you’re a good man, you’re a wonder!
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Goodness Man Yourself
Hidden evils are most dreaded.
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Evil Fear Hide
My poems are naughty, but my life is pure.
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Life Naughty Poem Purity
In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wreched life.
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Adversity Brave Easy Endurance Life True
It is to live twice when we can enjoy the recollections of our former life.
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Enjoyment Former Life Live
Those they praise, but they read the others.
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One Liner Praise Reading
They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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Elegant Hire Passion

The face that cannot smile is never fair.

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