Hope saves a person in the midst of misfortunes.
MENANDERMarriage, if one will face the truth, is an evil, but a necessary evil.
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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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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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I call a fig a fig, a spade a spade.
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Of all the wild beasts of land or sea, the wildest is woman.
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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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Man must be prepared for every event of life, for there is nothing that is durable.
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Why should he who is scared be careful?
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There is but one genuine love potion – consideration.
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The character of a man is known from his conversations.
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It is as easy to draw back a stone thrown with force from the hand, as to recall a word once spoken.
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A man that runs away may fight again.
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By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
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The truth sometimes not sought for comes forth to the light.
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The school of hard knocks is an accelerated curriculum.
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It is not hoary hairs that bring wisdom; some have an old head on young shoulders.
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