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 The future struggles that it may not become the past.

Where there is no shame there is double the guilt.

Groans show the pain, but do not remove it.

A noble steed is not annoyed by the barking of dogs.

The gladiator lays his plans after he enters the arena.

The termination of a present is one step toward a future evil.

It vexes a cheerful giver to meet with a scowling acceptance.

A serious charge, even when mildly uttered, gives pain.

It is a grave accusation which admits of no defense.

It is a useless defense which cannot find a fair trial.

The most formidable enemy lies hid in one's own heart.

There are some remedies worse than the disease.

Prudent minds come to settled conclusions.

Repentance for our past deeds is a severe mental punishment.

The anger of the righteous man is the anger most to be dreaded.