"Do not say before hand what you are going to do; for if you fail, you will be laughed at."

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“Speak no ill of a friend, nor even of an enemy.”

“Do not reproach a man with his misfortunes, fearing lest Nemesis may overtake you.”

“Even the Gods cannot strive against necessity.”

“Whatever you rebuke your neighbor for, do not do it yourself.”

“Do not to your neighbor what you would take ill from him.”

“Power shows the man.”

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