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There is no sense in crying over spilt milk. Why bewail what is done and cannot be recalled?

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Things gained through unjust fraud are never secure.
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Justice Mistake Security
The tyrant is a child of pride.
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Children One Liner Pride
Truly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, to speak dishonorably is pardonable.
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Lying Ruin Sorry True
A fearful man is always hearing things.
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Fear Hear Man
When I do not understand, I like to say nothing.
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Myself Talk Understand
I am the child of Fortune, the giver of good, and I shall not be shamed. She is my mother; my sisters are the Seasons; my rising and my falling match with theirs. Born thus, I ask to be no other man than that I am.
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Children Fortune Goodness Myself Rise Season Shame
Not to be born is, past all prizing, best.
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Best Born Past Prize
A state is not a state if it belongs to one man.
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Man Oneself State
It is no weakness for the wisest man to learn when he is wrong.
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Himself Learning Weakness Wrong
A man though wise, should never be ashamed of learning more, and must unbend his mind.
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Learning Man Mindset Shame Thinking Wisdom
Unwanted favours gain no gratitude.
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Favor Gratitude
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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Aware Dangerous Live Trouble Watch Yourself
A wise player ought to accept his throws and score them, not bewail his luck.
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Himself Luck Player Wisdom
Money: There’s nothing in the world so demoralizing as money.
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Money Moral World
Love, you mock us for your sport.
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Funny Love Sport Yourself
A mind at peace does not engender wars.
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Mindset Peace War

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