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Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy. The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together. A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity. Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it is as one who ploughs but does not sow.
Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become an enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend. A little and a little, collected together, becomes a great deal; the heap in the barn consists of single grains, and drop and drop make the inundation. Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye. When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body. Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance. A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity 'til he has tasted adversity.
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