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If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs.

Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.

Adventure is worthwhile.

It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

The injuries we do and those we suffer are seldom weighed in the same scales.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

Example is the best precept.

We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance.

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

Familiarity breeds contempt.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

Beware that you do not lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.