Chance is a kind of god, for it preserves many things which we do not observe.

No just person ever became quickly rich.
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Sleep is a healing balm for every ill.
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There is no such cozy combination as man and wife.
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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 truth sometimes not sought for comes forth to the light.
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Conscience is a God to all mortals.
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He who labors diligently need never despair.
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I call a fig a fig, a spade a spade.
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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 as easy to draw back a stone thrown with force from the hand, as to recall a word once spoken.
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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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Never ask the Gods for life set free from grief, but ask for courage that endureth long.
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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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It is not hoary hairs that bring wisdom; some have an old head on young shoulders.
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Of all wild beasts on earth or in sea, the greatest is a woman.
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The character of a man is known from his conversations.
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