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Not by age but by capacity is wisdom acquired.
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Age Capacity Wisdom
Man’s fortune is usually changed at once; life is changeable.
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Anand Thakur
It is sheer folly to take unwilling hounds to the chase.
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Anand Thakur
The prudent man really frames his own fortunes for himself.
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Anand Thakur
It is not without a purpose when a rich man greets a poor one with kindness.
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Greet. Poor Kindness Man Oneself Purpose Rich
No blessing lasts forever.
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Anand Thakur
If anything is spoken in jest, it is not fair to turn it to earnest.
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Anand Thakur
There are games in which it is better to lose than win.
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Anand Thakur
He is a friend who, in dubious circumstances, aids in deeds when deeds are necessary.
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Anand Thakur
I’ve seen many men avoid the region of good advice before they were really near it.
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Anand Thakur
To snatch the worm from the trap.
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One Liner Trap Worm
Worthy things happen to the worthy.
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Deserve Worth
No man has perpetual good fortune.
PLAUTUS

Anand Thakur
Out of many evils the evil which is least is the least of evils.
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Anand Thakur
If you are wise, be wise; keep what goods the gods provide you.
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Anand Thakur
Know not what you know, and see not what you see.
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Anand Thakur
You love a nothing when you love an ingrate.
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Love Yourself
He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
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Anand Thakur
I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism.
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Compliment Criticism Insincere Preference
A man with courage has every blessing.
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Blessing Courage Inspirational Man
To an honest man, it is an honor to have remembered his duty.
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Duty Honesty Honor Man Remember
The fool too late, his substance eaten up, reckons the cost.
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Anand Thakur
Riches, rightly used, breed delight.
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Anand Thakur
No one can be so welcome a guest that he will not become an annoyance when he has stayed three continuous days in a friend’s house.
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Annoy Friendship Guest Himself Home Welcome
It is wisdom to think upon anything before we execute it.
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Anand Thakur
Because those, who twit others with their faults, should look at home.
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Blame Home Mistake Point
In everything the middle course is the best; everything in excess brings trouble.
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Anand Thakur

All men love themselves.

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