Why should he who is scared be careful?

Silence is often advantageous.
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Advantage One Liner Silence
Fortune is no real thing. But men who cannot bear what comes to them In Nature’s way, give their own characters The name of Fortune.
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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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Known Man Refuge Smile
Sleep is a healing balm for every ill.
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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
No just person ever became quickly rich.
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Whom the gods love dies young.
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Death God Love Young
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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The truth sometimes not sought for comes forth to the light.
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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 must be that evil communications corrupt good dispositions.
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The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.
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There is no such cozy combination as man and wife.
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By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
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People Willing Wisdom Yourself
Why should he who is scared be careful?
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The good man makes others good.
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