A great war leaves the country with three armies: an army of cripples, an army of mourners, and an army of thieves. ~German Proverb
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The mare is not to be valued according to its housings and its ornaments in front. ~Arabic Proverb
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A quotation at the right moment is like bread in a famine. ~Yiddish Proverb
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But I also know that to ignore joy while it lasts, in favor of lamenting one's fate, is a great crime. ~Nancy Farmer
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A healthy man is a successful man. ~French Proverb
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At the gambling table, there are no fathers and sons. ~Chinese Proverb
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When we are young we think our troubles a mighty business, that the world is spread out expressly as a stage for the particular drama of our lives and that we have a right to rant and foam at the mouth if we are crossed. I have done enough of that in my time. ~George Eliot
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They speak of my drinking, but never think of my thirst. ~Scottish Proverb
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Nothing got without pains but an ill name and long nails. ~Scottish Proverb
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If we stay aware and acknowledge the great mystery that is this life, we will see that we have been perfectly placed, in exactly the right position, to make all the difference in the world. ~James Redfield
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As the big hound is, so will the pup be. ~Irish Proverb
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A man without religion is like a horse without a bridle. ~Latin Proverb
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In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer anyone's letter. ~Chinese Proverb
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Take the sum of human achievement in action, in science, in art, in literature subtract the work of the men above forty, and while we should miss great treasures, even priceless treasures, we would practically be where we are today. The effective, moving, vitalizing work of the world is done between the ages of twenty-five and forty. ~William Osler
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I'm a very direct person and, sometimes, when I want something, I will push it until I get it. But, it's OK. It's not as bad as some people. When I have an idea in my head, I'm pretty stubborn. ~Julie Delpy
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Where there is great doubt, there will be great awakening; small doubt, small awakening, no doubt, no awakening. ~Zen Proverb
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A man with a loud laugh makes truth itself seem folly, truth is great and will win out. ~Irish Proverb
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A drowning man is not troubled by rain. ~Persian Proverb
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Who does not thank for little, will not thank for much. ~Estonian Proverb
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If you are attached to anything, you surely will go far astray. ~Zen Proverb
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The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it. ~Chinese Proverb
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Honesty is the best policy. ~English Proverb
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A little too late, is much too late. ~German Proverb
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If I die, I forgive you. If I live, we shall see. ~Spanish 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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