Men do not value a good deed unless it brings a reward.
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Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.
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Our native land charms us with inexpressible sweetness, and never, never allows us to forget that we belong to it.
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Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.
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At times it is folly to hasten at other times, to delay. The wise do everything in its proper time.
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Habits change into character.
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I grabbed a pile of dust, and holding it up, foolishly asked for as many birthdays as the grains of dust, I forgot to ask that they be years of youth.
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All love is vanquished by a succeeding love.
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Even as a cow she was lovely.
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What is harder than rock, or softer than water? Yet soft water hollows out hard rock. Persevere.
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There is no such thing as pure pleasure; some anxiety always goes with it.
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Bear and endure: This sorrow will one day prove to be for your good.
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The sharp thorn often produces delicate roses.
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The lamp burns bright when wick and oil are clean.
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In our leisure we reveal what kind of people we are.
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Neither can the wave that has passed by be recalled, nor the hour which has passed return again.
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