In everything the middle course is the best; everything in excess brings trouble.

I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism.
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Compliment Criticism Insincere Preference
It is best to know the worst at once.
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Best Oneself Worst
It is a bitter disappointment when you have sown benefits, to reap injuries.
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Benefit Bitter Disappointment Injury
Fortitude is a great help in distress.
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Anand Thakur
And one eye-witness weighs More than ten hear-fays. Seeing is believing, All the world o’er.
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Believe Eyes See World
For I know that many good things have happened to many, when least expected; and that many hopes have been disappointed.
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Anand Thakur
Conquered, we conquer.
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Conquer One Liner
He is a friend who, in dubious circumstances, aids in deeds when deeds are necessary.
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Anand Thakur
We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes us.
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A man with courage has every blessing.
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Blessing Courage Inspirational Man
You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned.
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Anand Thakur
A contented mind is the best source for trouble.
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Anand Thakur
He who has in due season become rich, unless he saves in due season, will in due season starve.
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Anand Thakur
In everything the middle road is best.
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Best Journey Road Travel
Feast to-day makes fast to-morrow.
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Anand Thakur
It is sheer folly to take unwilling hounds to the chase.
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