In everything the middle road is best.

Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.
PLAUTUS

Exception Expectation Result Rule
Good courage in a bad affair is half of the evil overcome.
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Anand Thakur
He who falls in love meets a worse fate than he who leaps from a rock.
PLAUTUS

Fall In Love Fate Rock Worst
To an honest man, it is an honor to have remembered his duty.
PLAUTUS

Duty Honesty Honor Man Remember
Courage is what preserves our liberty, safety, life, and our homes and parents, our country and children. Courage comprises all things.
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Anand Thakur
Ones oldest friend is the best.
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Anand Thakur
The woman who has the best perfume is she who has none.
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Anand Thakur
How bitter it is to reap a harvest of evil for good that you have done!
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Anand Thakur
The man who would be fully employed should procure a ship or a woman, for no two things produce more trouble.
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Anand Thakur
How often the highest talent lurks in obscurity.
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Anand Thakur
He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
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Anand Thakur
Always bring money along with your complaints.
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Complaint Money Yourself
He is a friend who, in dubious circumstances, aids in deeds when deeds are necessary.
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Anand Thakur
The Bell never rings of itself; unless some one handles or moves it it is dumb.
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Dumb Handle Move Ring
All men love themselves.
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Love Man One Liner
If you want to do something, do it!
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Anand Thakur

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