Let a fool hold his tongue ...
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If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.
What a distressing contrast there is between the radiant intelligence of the child and the feeble mentality of the average adult.
We are masters of the unsaid words, but slaves of those we let slip out.
I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.
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I have often regretted my speech, never my silence.
Publilius Syrus
While we stop to think, we often miss our opportunity.
Publilius Syrus
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Publilius Syrus
Never promise more than you can perform.
Publilius Syrus
Better be ignorant of a matter than half know it.
Publilius Syrus
