As the Arab proverb says, The dog barks and the caravan passes. After having dropped this quotation, Mr. Norpois stopped to judge the effect it had on us. It was great; the proverb was known to us: it had been replaced that year among men of high worth by this other: Whoever sows the wind reaps the storm, which had needed some rest since it was not as indefatigable and hardy as, Working for the King of Prussia.
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An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep.
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As the Arab proverb says, 'The dog barks and the caravan passes'. After having dropped this quotation, Mr. Norpois stopped to judge the effect...
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The whisper of a pretty girl can be heard further than the roar of a lion.
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The sinning is the best part of repentance.
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A friend is one to whom one can pour out all the contents of one's heart, chaff and grain together, knowing that the gentlest of hands will take and sift it, keeping what is worth keeping, and, with the breath of kindness, blow the rest away.
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Judge a man by the reputation of his enemies.
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Examine what is said, not him who speaks.
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All sunshine makes the desert.
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The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
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Dwell not upon thy weariness, thy strength shall be according to the measure of thy desire.
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Do not stand in a place of danger trusting in miracles.
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If you have much, give of your wealth; if you have little, give of your heart.
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Live together like brothers and do business like strangers.
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Never give advice in a crowd.
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After dinner, rest after dinner walk a mile.
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It is good to know the truth, but it is better to speak of palm trees.
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Make your bargain before beginning to plow.
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Blessed is he who speaks a kindness thrice blessed is he who repeats it.
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He who knows not and knows not that he knows not is a fool. Shun him. He who knows not and knows that he knows not is a child. Teach him. He who knows and knows not that he knows is asleep. Wake him. He who knows and knows that he knows is a wise man. Follow him.
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Ask the experienced rather than the learned.
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He who has health has hope and he who has hope, has everything.
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