If a secret history of books could be written, and the author's private thoughts and meanings noted down alongside of his story, how many insipid volumes would become interesting, and dull tales excite the reader! ~William Makepeace Thackeray
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Before borrowing money from a friend, decide which you need most. ~American Proverb
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Proverbs are the literature of reason. ~French Proverb
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The road to a friend's house is never long. ~Danish Proverb
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Love is a flower which turns into fruit at marriage. ~Finnish Proverb
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A friend is known when needed. ~Saudi Proverb
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Until lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunters. ~African Proverb
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Friendship is a furrow in the sand. ~Tongan Proverb
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A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world, but very few real friends. ~Chinese Proverb
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Hold a true friend with both your hands. ~Nigerian Proverb
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A friend in need is a friend indeed. ~Chinese Proverb
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A friend's eye is a good mirror. ~Irish Proverb
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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. ~American Proverb
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Sometimes you need to distance yourself to see things clearly. ~John Spence
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A wise man who knows proverbs reconciles difficulties. ~Yoruba Proverb
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A deadline is negative inspiration. Still, it is better than no inspiration at all. ~Rita Mae Brown
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He loses his thanks who promises and delays. ~Proverb
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Life without a friend, is death without a witness. ~Spanish Proverb
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A little too late, is much too late. ~German Proverb
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To change and to change for the better are two different things. ~German Proverb
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It is better to practice a little than talk a lot. ~Zen Proverb
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Anger with our friend, rather than constant friendship with our enemy. ~Arabic Proverb
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Write in the sand the flaws of your friend. ~Pythagoras
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Lend your money and lose your friend. ~English Proverb
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Friends are like fiddle strings, they must not be screwed too tight. ~English Proverb
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