A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom. ~Chinese Proverb
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At the gambling table, there are no fathers and sons. ~Chinese Proverb
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It is true that traditional Christianity is losing some of its appeal among Americans, but that is a religious, not political, matter. It is worth remembering that the Jeffersonian "wall of separation" between church and state has always been intended to protect the church from the state as much as the state from the church. ~Jon Meacham
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Be happy while you are living, for you are a long time dead. ~Scottish Proverb
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He who hears music feels his solitude. ~French Proverb
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He that is rich will not be called a fool. ~Spanish Proverb
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Do not do what you will have to find an excuse for. ~Proverb
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When God blesses the harvest, there is enough for the thief as well as the gardener. ~Polish Proverb
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A book is like a garden carried in the pocket. ~Arabic Proverb
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A single conversation across the table with a wise man is worth a month's study of books. ~Chinese Proverb
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There must be a law against forcing children to perform at an early age. Children should have a wonderful childhood. They should not be given too much responsibility.
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Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names. ~Proverb
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When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other. ~Chinese Proverb
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If you have much, give of your wealth; if you have little, give of your heart. ~Arabic Proverb
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He that will have a perfect brother must resign himself to remain brotherless. ~Italian Proverb
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If I'm with a man, is that going to prevent me from achieving my goal? What sacrifices will I have to make in terms of being myself, if I'm with a man? Something that young women find out really quickly is that when you start dating, all of a sudden you're supposed to have a role. You're not allowed to just be yourself. ~Candance Bushnell
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Do not beat the wolf, and do not cause hunger to the sheep. ~Arabic Proverb
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Don't imitate the fly before you have wings. ~French Proverb
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You can't prevent birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair. ~Chinese proverb
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Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. ~English Proverb
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Pure water is the world’s first and foremost medicine. ~Slovakian Proverb
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The rich would have to eat money if the poor did not provide food. ~Russian Proverb
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A thief believes everybody steals. ~Proverb
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When the student is ready, the master appears. ~Zen Proverb
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A hedge between keeps friendship green. ~French Proverb
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