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An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend.

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A tree, freshly rooted, may be pulled up by one man on his own. Give it time, and it will not be moved, even with a crane.
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Men Strong Time Tree Wisdom
The heart is like a musical instrument of many strings, all the chords of which require putting in harmony.
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If a piece of worthless stone can bruise a cup of gold, its worth is not increased, nor that of the gold diminished.
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A peace-mingling falsehood is preferable to a mischief-stirring truth.
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No person learned the art of archery from me, who did not in the end make me his target.
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A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.
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Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.
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Hurry Wasted
Shut the door of that house of pleasure which you hear resounding with the loud voice of a woman.
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Happiness Sex Voice Woman
The remedy against want is to moderate your desires.
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Desire Limitation Yourself
Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.
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Fake God Saint Sin Thinking Word
A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.
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A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.
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Be not in the desire of thine own ease.
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Desire Feeling Selfish
An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend.
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Compassion Kindness Lust
Religion is only in the service of the people; it is not in the rosary and the prayer-carpet.
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People Prayer Religion Service
Virtue is in the mind, not in the appearance.
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Appearance Deep Mindset Virtue

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