In many things it is not well to say, “Know thyself”; it is better to say, “Know others.”
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Anand Thakur
In many things it is not well to say, “Know thyself”; it is better to say, “Know others.”
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Know thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you can do.
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All men have one refuge, a good friend, with whom you can weep and know that he does not smile.
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Art is man’s refuge from adversity.
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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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At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool.
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Do not fight against Providence; nor bring more heavy weather to the storm. Face what is already there.
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He who labors diligently need never despair.
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By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
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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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Why should he who is scared be careful?
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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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Man must be prepared for every event of life, for there is nothing that is durable.
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The workman still is greater than his work.
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There is but one genuine love potion – consideration.
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The truth sometimes not sought for comes forth to the light.
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