It is not hoary hairs that bring wisdom; some have an old head on young shoulders.

It must be that evil communications corrupt good dispositions.
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The character of a man is known from his conversations.
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We live, not as we wish to, but as we can.
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By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
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Whom the gods love dies young.
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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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Of all the wild beasts of land or sea, the wildest is woman.
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Why should he who is scared be careful?
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The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.
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Silence is often advantageous.
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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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Shoulder Wisdom 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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Man must be prepared for every event of life, for there is nothing that is durable.
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There is no such cozy combination as man and wife.
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There is but one genuine love potion – consideration.
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