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Rh 111.* Different sects like different clocks, may be all near the matter, though they don't quite agree.

112. Diligence is the mother of good luck.

113.* Diligence overcomes difficulties, sloth makes them.

114. Distrust and caution are the parents of security.

115.* Do good to thy friend to keep him, to thy enemy to gain him.

116.* Doing an injury puts you below your enemy; revenging one makes you but even with him; forgiving, it sets you above him.

117. Do not do that which you would not have known.

118. Do me the favor to deny me at once.

119.* Don't go to the doctor with every distemper, nor to the lawyer with every quarrel, nor to the pot for every thirst.

120.* Don't judge of men's wealth or piety, by their Sunday appearances.

121.* Don't misinform your doctor nor your lawyer.

122. Don't overload gratitude; if you do she'll kick.