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He who fears his friend teaches his friend to fear him.

He who distrusts his friend knows not the meaning of the word.

He who dreads all manner of snares will fall into none.

He who comes to injure intended the evil before he set out.

Give to the good and a share returns to yourself.

In every enterprise consider where you would come out.

Virtue's deeds are glory's deeds.

The honors for which we are indebted to fortune, quickly lose their luster.

It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.

The highest condition takes its rise in the lowest.

He who has learned how to injure, recollects the lesson when occasion offers.

You should tell no one what you wish no one to know.

What is it to practice benevolence? It is to imitate the Deity.

It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you