~ A book is like a garden carried in the pocket. ~
~ The one who understands does not speak; the one who speaks does not understand ~
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When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends. ~
~ One never needs their humor as much a when they argue with a fool. ~
~ He who lends a book is an idiot. He who returns the book is more of an idiot. ~
~ Charm is more than beauty. ~
~ Justifying a fault doubles it. ~
~ If you don't want to do something, one excuse is as good as another. ~
~ Bad habits are easier to abandon today than tomorrow. ~
~ Good habits result from resisting temptation. ~
~ Luck never gives; it only lends. ~
~ However long the night, the dawn will break. ~