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A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.

Saadi

He who learns, and makes no use of his learning, is a beast of burden with a load of books. Does the ass comprehend whether he carries on his back a library or a bundle of faggots?
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Book Carry Learning Library Stupidity
No person learned the art of archery from me, who did not in the end make me his target.
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Art End Enemy Learning Myself Person Target
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
Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.
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Difficult Easy Inspirational Patience Sports
Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
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Argument Discover Ignorance Order Wisdom Yourself
Ants, fighting together, will vanquish the lion.
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Fight Power Togetherness Unity Win
When thou seest thine enemy in trouble, curl not thy whiskers in contempt; for in every bone there is marrow, and within every jacket there is a man.
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Enemy Men See Trouble Yourself
When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
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Animal Eat Excellence Men Praise Sleep
Whoever has his foe at his mercy, and does not kill him, is his own enemy
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Enemy Himself Kill Mercy
A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.
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Appearance Face Heart Keys Love Wound
Patience accomplishes its object, while hurry speeds to its ruin.
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Accomplishment Patience Ruin
Holiness comes by holy deeds. Not starving flesh of daily needs.
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Holy Need Starve
Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.
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Affect Appearance Eyes Heart Impression
If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.
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Change Fall Heaven Value Wisdom Worth
Man is, beyond dispute, the most excellent of created beings, and the vilest animal is a dog; but the sages agree that a grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.
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Animal Beyond Creation Dog Excellence Gratitude Human Man Worth
Whoever recounts to you the faults of your neighbour will doubtless expose your defects to others.
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Character Doubt Mistake Yourself

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