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Common sense goes further than much learning.
Curiosity always finds knowledge. Advice given at the right time is better than gold given at the wrong time. More powerful than any army is an idea whose time has arrived. One who has conquered himself is worthy of leadership. The leaves of the tree are many, but the root is one. When the root is firm the branches If one eats less, one will taste more. In a struggle between strength and patience, patience will win. The individual is the only one who can rescue his own spirit. Pride and prejudice are brothers. Wait long, strike fast. To climb a ladder you must start at the bottom. First attain skill, creativity comes later. Trials are blessings in disguise. Harsh words and poor reasoning never settle anything. Without experience one gains no wisdom. He who does not accept cash when offered is no businessman. A poor workman should not blame his tools. There is no wealth above a healthy body and a happy heart. Learn as if life is one continuous lesson. It is cheaper to give a small sum than to lend a large amount. Any garment will fit one who is naked. If you are standing upright, do not be concerned if your shadow is crooked. Intelligence is endowed, but wisdom is learned. A great general need not blow his own trumpet. It is better to like what you have than to have what you like. Our needs are few, but our wants increase with our possessions. One may give up a father though he be a magistrate, but not a mother though she be a Water quenches thirst and food sates our hunger, but no amount of gold will satisfy greed. A Buddha made of mud crossing a river cannot protect himself. If your books are unread, your descendants will be ignorant. Two barrels of tears will not heal a bruise. Those who need advice most will accept it least. A long journey tests a horse; a long-drawn-out conflict tests a friendship.
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