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A crow is no whiter for being washed.

Adversity is the touchstone of friendship.

Anger is a bad counselor.

Better the foot slip than the tongue.

Everything passes, everything breaks, everything wearies.

From word to deed is a great space.

Goodness is the only investment that never fails.

Greedy eaters dig their graves with their teeth.

He that seeks trouble never misses.

Honey is sweet but bees sting.

If the young only knew; if the old only could.

If you want the truth, ask a child.

Wait until it is night before saying that it has been a fine day.