There is nothing noble about being superior to some other person. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self. ~Hindu Proverb
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Fire, water, and government know nothing of mercy. ~Proverb
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Do not permit the events of your daily life to bind you, but never withdraw yourself from them. ~Zen Proverb
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The most important point is to accept yourself and stand on your two feet. ~Zen Proverb
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The dog wags his tail, not for you, but for your bread. ~Portuguese Proverb
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Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own. ~Chinese Proverb
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One of life's greatest mysteries is how the boy who wasn't good enough to marry your daughter can be the father of the smartest grandchild in the world. ~Jewish 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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Let your love be like the misty rains, coming softly, but flooding the river. ~Malagasy Proverb
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Don't dig your grave with your own knife and fork. ~English Proverb
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May the blue bird of happiness fly up your nose. ~Chinese Proverb
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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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A golden ring can tie a man as tight as any chain. ~Irish Proverb
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Do not beat the wolf, and do not cause hunger to the sheep. ~Arabic Proverb
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Never write a letter while you are angry. ~Chinese Proverb
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Do not ask God to guide your footsteps if you are not willing to move your feet. ~English Proverb
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If you neglect your art for one day it will neglect you for two. ~Chinese Proverb
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A kiss without a hug is like a flower without the fragrance. ~Proverb
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God gave burdens, also shoulders. ~Yiddish Proverbs
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Don't count your chickens before they hatch. ~English Proverb
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An Englishman will burn his bed to catch a flea. ~Turkish Proverb
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Death always comes too early or too late. ~English Proverb
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Cleanliness is next to godliness. ~English Proverb
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Eggs and oaths are easily broken. ~Danish Proverb
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To lengthen your life, shorten your meals. ~Proverb
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