We dwell in the house of the body, but its perfection and intricate life are the work of a wisdom which never relaxes dominion over a single cell. ~George William Russell
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Fortune is a woman; if you neglect her today do not expect to regain her tomorrow. ~French Proverb
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The pen is mightier than the sword. ~English Proverb
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Choose neither a woman nor linen by candlelight. ~Italian Proverb
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Yes, worship of the loving God is man's whole reason for existence. ~Aiden Wilson Tozer
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A proverb is to speech what salt is to food. ~Arabic Proverb
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The silent dog is the first to bite. ~German 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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What has commonly been called rebellion has more often been nothing but a manly and glorious struggle in opposition to the lawless power of rebellious kings and princes. ~Samuel Adams
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A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses. ~Chinese Proverb
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Parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes. ~Chinese Proverb
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The generous is never satisfied with riches. ~Arabic Proverb
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Man is the slave of beneficence. ~Arabic Proverb
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A trade not properly learned is an enemy. ~Irish Proverb
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The fire of reeds is of rapid extinction. ~Arabic Proverb
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The sinning is the best part of repentance. ~Arabic Proverb
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A book is like a garden carried in the pocket. ~Chinese Proverb
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A good conscience is a soft pillow. ~German Proverb
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Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's forehead. ~Chinese Proverb
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On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided on my illustrious predecessor, and which he has discharged so faithfully and so well, I know that I can not expect to perform the arduous task with equal ability and success. ~Martin Van Buren
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Everything is chance, or nothing is chance. If I believed the first, I would be unable to live on, but I am not yet fully convinced of the second. ~Etty Hillesum
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He is like the perverse porter who calls upon God only when he is under the load. ~Arabic Proverb
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Pain is a message, and you can choose to ignore that message. ~James Patterson
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The best thing a girl can be is a good wife and mother. It is a girl's highest calling. I hope I am ready. ~Nancy E. Turner
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A promise is a cloud; fulfillment is rain. ~Arabic Proverb
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