As teenagers, Marcus had been the muscle and Jake the brains. Marcus had beat up the kids who'd made fun of skinny Jake; Jake had convinced teachers not to punish him. Since then, Marcus had grown a brain and Jake had developed muscles. But habits die hard. ~Gena Showalter
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A book is like a garden carried in the pocket. ~Chinese Proverb
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It is an equal failing to trust everybody, and to trust nobody. ~English Proverb
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A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study. ~Chinese Proverb
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A true warrior, like tea, shows his strength in hot water. ~Chinese Proverb
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A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses. ~Chinese Proverb
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Be not afraid of going slowly; be afraid only of standing still. ~Chinese Proverb
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Before thirty, men seek disease; after thirty, diseases seek men. ~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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Dig the well before you are thirsty. ~Chinese Proverb
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I find it shocking that anybody can be brought down in D.C. for gossip, ostensibly. I thought that was the coin of the realm there. That's like getting hit with lightning on a cloudless day. ~Dennis Miller
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A family with an old person has a living treasure of gold. ~Chinese Proverb
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Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. ~Chinese Proverb
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A man in love mistakes a pimple for a dimple. ~Japanese Proverb
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Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are. ~Chinese Proverb
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They said to the wolf, "For what art thou following those poor little sheep?" He replied, "The dust upon which they tread is good for poor little eyes!" ~ Arabic Proverb
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A tree falls the way it leans. ~Bulgarian Proverb
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I feel lucky that I had my children late. Not that I would advise it in any shape or form. But I know friends who had children when they were young, struggled with feeling trapped. I can honestly say I have never once resented the fact that I could not go out because of my kids. ~Mariella Frostrup
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The tongue of experience has most truth. ~Arabic Proverb
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Teachers open the door but you must walk through it yourself. ~Chinese Proverb
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Spring is sooner recognized by plants than by men. ~Chinese Proverb
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A foolish woman knows a foolish man's faults. ~Irish Proverb
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Not to every face is said welcome. ~Arabic Proverb
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Corn cannot expect justice from a court composed of chickens. ~African Proverbs
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I don't debate with liars. ~Evo Morales
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