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Let the first impulse pass, wait for the second.
Nothing is good for him for whom nothing is bad.
A beautiful woman should break her mirror early.
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose.
The heaven of the envied is hell for the envious.
Maturity is the slowness in which a man believes.
It is a great deed to leave nothing for tomorrow.
Friends provoked become the bitterest of enemies.
Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one.
Quit while you're ahead. All the best gamblers do.
To oblige people often costs little and helps much.
The best skill at cards is knowing when to discard.
Be content to act, and leave the talking to others.
Passion colors all that it touches in its own hues.
Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.
What the multitude says, is so, or soon will be so.
There is no wilderness like a life without friends.
Self knowledge is the beginning of self improvement.
An ounce of prudence is worth a pound of cleverness.
God Himself chasteneth not with a rod but with time.
To oblige persons often costs little and helps much.
Courtesy is the politic witchery of great personages.
Trust your heart, especially when it is a strong one.
Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.
There is no need to show your ability before everyone.
Yes and no are soon said, but give much to think over.
A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.
Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.
A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity.
Friendship multiplies blessings and...soothes the soul.
It requires as much to tell the truth as to conceal it.
The things we remember best are those better forgotten.
To equal a predecessor, one must have twice they worth.
Not he that adorns but he that adores makes a divinity.
The truest wild beasts live in the most populous places.
Put yourself on view. This brings your talents to light.
Many would be wise if they did not think themselves wise.
The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.
Wisdom is immortal. She can wait forever, but you cannot.
Luck can be assisted. It is not all chance with the wise.
Fools rush in through the door; for folly is always bold.
There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one.
Wisdom and courage make mutual contributions to greatness.
Harness the imagination, for she is the whole of happiness.
He that has satisfied his thirst turns his back on the well.
He who puts off nothing till tomorrow has done a great deal.
The liar suffers twice: he neither believes nor is believed.
Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.
Fortune soon tires of carrying anyone long on her shoulders.