"Not to desire what is impossible."

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“Not to speak evil of the dead.”

“To threaten no one; for that is a womanly trick.”

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“If one is strong to be also merciful, so that one’s neighbors may respect one rather than fear one.”

“Suretyship, and then destruction.”

“To be silent about secrets; to make good use of one’s leisure, and to be able to submit to injustice.”

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