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Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

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It is with our passions, as it is with fire and water, they are good servants but bad masters.

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It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.

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It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

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It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

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In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest.

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I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath.

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Don't cry over spilt milk.

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Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.

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Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing.

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Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.

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Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

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Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

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Appearances often are deceiving.

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Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

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A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.

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Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.

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Familiarity breed contempt.

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