Representation of the world, like the world itself, is the work of men they describe it from their own point of view, which they confuse with the absolute truth. ~Simone de Beauvoir
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An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit. ~American Proverb
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A throne is only a bench covered with velvet. ~French Proverb
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To fold the hands in prayer is well, to open them in charity is better. ~French Proverb
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An ounce of blood is worth more than a pound of friendship. ~Spanish Proverb
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It is absurd that a man should rule others, who cannot rule himself. ~Latin Proverb
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Faith is a continuum, and we each fall on that line where we may. ~Dan Brown
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Men can bear all things except good days. ~Dutch Proverbs
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Life is an onion and one cries while peeling it. ~French Proverb
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Fortune is a woman; if you neglect her today do not expect to regain her tomorrow. ~French Proverb
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They speak of my drinking, but never think of my thirst. ~Scottish Proverb
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Ultimately, you just have one life. You never know unless you try. And you never get anywhere unless you ask. ~Kate Winslet
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And old rat is a brave rat. ~French Proverb
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Think of your faults the first part of the night when you are awake, and the faults of others the latter part of the night when you are asleep. ~Chinese Proverb
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Cheerfulness is the very flower of health. ~Proverb
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Life is half spent before one knows what life is. ~French Proverb
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One may go a long way after one is tired. ~French Proverb
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It is not enough to run, one must start in time. ~French Proverb
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It was the Almighty who decreed that men and women must cover their nakedness by wearing proper and modest clothing. No amount of rationalizing can change God's laws. No amount of fashion designing can turn immodesty into virtue, and no amount of popularity can change sin into righteousness. ~Mark E. Petersen
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What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others. ~French Proverb
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The appearance of a disease is swift as an arrow; its disappearance slow, like a thread. ~Chinese Proverb
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Be happy while you are living, for you are a long time dead. ~Scottish Proverb
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A thousand men can't undress a naked man. ~Greek Proverb
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Those who wish to sing, always find a song. ~Swedish Proverb
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A lie travels round the world while truth is putting her boots on. ~French Proverb
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