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As rain breaks through an

As rain breaks through an ill-thatched house, passion breaks through an unreflecting mind.
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All that we are is

All that we are is made up of our thoughts; it is founded on our thoughts, it is made up of our thoughts. If a man speak or act with a pure thought, happiness will follow him, like a shadow that never leaves him.
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There never was, there never

There never was, there never will be, a man who is always praised, or a man who is always blamed.
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Men who have not observed

Men who have not observed discipline, and have not gained treasure in their youth, perish like old herons in a lake without fish.
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He who formerly was reckless

He who formerly was reckless and afterwards became sober brightens up this world like the moon when freed from clouds.
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Health is the greatest gift,

Health is the greatest gift, contentedness the best riches.
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A man who has learnt

A man who has learnt little grows old like an ox: his flesh grows, but his knowledge does not grow.
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Travel only with thy equals

Travel only with thy equals or thy betters if there are none, travel alone.
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If one speaks or acts

If one speaks or acts with a cruel mind, misery follows, as the cart follows the horse... If one speaks or acts with a pure mind, happiness follows, as a shadow follows its source.
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Do not speak harshly to

Do not speak harshly to any one those who are spoken to will answer thee in the same way. Angry speech is painful blows for blows will touch thee.
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