The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.

Why should he who is scared be careful?
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It is not hoary hairs that bring wisdom; some have an old head on young shoulders.
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Shoulder Wisdom Young
All men have one refuge, a good friend, with whom you can weep and know that he does not smile.
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Known Man Refuge Smile
Sleep is a healing balm for every ill.
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At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool.
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No man alive can say, This shall not happen to me.
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There are many wild beasts on land and in the sea, but the beastliest of all is woman.
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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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It is not white hair that engenders wisdom.
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Hairs White Wisdom
Conscience is a God to all mortals.
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The character of a man is known from his conversations.
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Silence is often advantageous.
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Advantage One Liner Silence
In many things it is not well to say, “Know thyself”; it is better to say, “Know others.”
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Better Knowledge Known
Nothing has happened to you unless you make much of it.
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Reaction Yourself
The school of hard knocks is an accelerated curriculum.
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No just person ever became quickly rich.
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