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A Nobel horse Doesent feel

A Nobel horse Doesent feel the crack of his masters whip
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The fool who knows his

The fool who knows his foolishness is wise so far, at least; but a fool who thinks himself wise, he is called a fool indeed.
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As a solid rock is

As a solid rock is not shaken by the wind, so wise men falter not amidst blame or praise.
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There is no fire like

There is no fire like passion; there is no shark like hatred; there is no snare like folly; there is no torrent like greed.
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The faults of others are

The faults of others are easily perceived, but those of oneself are difficult to perceive; a man winnows his neighbour?s faults like chaff, but his own fault he hides as a cheat hides the false dice from the gamester.
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It is good to tame

It is good to tame the mind, which is difficult to hold in, and flighty, rushing wheresoever it listeth: a tamed mind brings blessings.
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By rousing himself, by earnestness,

By rousing himself, by earnestness, by restraint and control the wise man may make for himself an island which no flood can overwhelm.
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If a man conquer in

If a man conquer in battle a thousand times a thousand men, and if another conquer himself, he is the greater of conquerors.*
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Like a beautiful flower, full

Like a beautiful flower, full of colour but without scent, are the fine but fruitless words of him who does not act accordingly.
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In the body restraint is

In the body restraint is good; good is restraint in speech; in thought restraint is good: good is restraint in all things.
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