There is a point beyond which even justice becomes unjust.
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The good befriend themselves.
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To the person who is afraid, everything rustles.
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A short saying often contains much wisdom.
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What people believe prevails over the truth.
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The oaths of a woman I inscribe on water.
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A fearful man is always hearing things.
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Go then if you must, but remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still.
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Truth hates delay. (Veritas odit moras.)
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Fear? What has a man to do with fear? Chance rules our lives, and the future is all unknown. Best live as we may, from day to day.
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Knowledge must come through action. You can have no test which is not fanciful, save by trial.
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For whoever knows how to return a kindness he has received must be a friend above all price.
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If you try to cure evil with evil you will add more pain to your fate.
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If you are out of trouble, watch for danger. And when you live well, then consider the most your life, lest ruin take it unawares.
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Truly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, to speak dishonorably is pardonable.
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There is nothing more hateful than bad advice.
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