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It takes a wise man to discover a wise man.
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When asked what was the proper time for supper: If you are a rich man, whenever you please and if you are a poor man, whenever you can.
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The question was put to him, what hope is and his answer was, The dream of a waking man.
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When two friends part they should lock up each other's secrets and exchange keys. The truly noble mind has no resentments.
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By worrying as little as possible about fame.
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All things are in common among friends.
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No man is hurt but by himself. ...Literally by how he interprets what happens to him. If he focusses on how it could have been better, he will be hurt. If he focusses on how it could have been worse, he will be happy. The same is true for women too.
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