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It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.

I always avoid prophesying beforehand, because it is a much better policy to prophesy after the event has already taken place.

A clever man commits no minor blunders.

He who is not just is severe, he who is not wise is sad.

Pain and foolishness lead to great bliss and complete knowledge, for Eternal Wisdom created nothing under the sun in vain.

A wise parent humors the desire for independent action, so as to become the friend and advisor when his absolute rule shall cease.

Nothing is more terrible than to see ignorance in action.

Dogs are wise. They crawl away into a quiet corner and lick their wounds and do not rejoin the world until they are whole once more.

I shall the effect of this good lesson keeps as watchman to my heart.

Wit is a dangerous weapon, even to the possessor, if he knows not how to use it discreetly.

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