In a change of masters

In a change of masters the poor change nothing except their master's name.

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Gentleness is the antidote for

Gentleness is the antidote for cruelty.

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Whoever is detected in a

Whoever is detected in a shameful fraud is ever after not believed even if they speak the truth.

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Wisdom is always an overmatch

Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength.

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I would rather not be

I would rather not be a king than to forfeit my liberty.

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Submit to the present evil,

Submit to the present evil, lest a greater one befall you.

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An alliance with a powerful

An alliance with a powerful person is never safe.

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First appearance deceives many.

First appearance deceives many.

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The mind ought sometimes to

The mind ought sometimes to be diverted, that it may return the better to thinking.

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Witticisms please as long as

Witticisms please as long as we keep them within boundaries, but pushed to excess they cause offense.

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