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He who adheres to his oath will come out where he wishes.

They who plow the sea do not carry the winds in their hands.

He who guards against calamities rarely meets them.

It is no vice to keep a vice out of sight.

He who can play the fool at pleasure can be wise if he will.

He who has the power to injure is feared in his absence.

He who has the power to harm is dreaded when does not intend harm.

He who can transfer his love [to a new object] can subdue it.

It is the height of eloquence to speak in the defense of the innocent.

He gets through too late who goes too fast.

He who coaxes after he is hurt is prudent out of time.

He who praises himself will speedily find a censor.

He who accuses himself rarely wants good reason for it.

He who lives only for himself is truly dead to oth