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Word is sure to get around, and no one will trust you.
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The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry,
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And a wise friend's timely reprimand is like a gold ring slipped on your finger.
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Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in sweltering heat - refreshing!
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Like billowing clouds that bring no rain is the person who talks big but never produces.
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Patient persistence pierces through indifference; gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses. A Person Without Self-Control
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When you're given a box of candy, don't gulp it all down; eat too much chocolate and you'll make yourself sick;
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And when you find a friend, don't outwear your welcome; show up at all hours and he'll soon get fed up.
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Anyone who tells lies against the neighbors in court or on the street is a loose cannon.
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Trusting a double-crosser when you're in trouble is like biting down on an abscessed tooth.
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Singing light songs to the heavyhearted is like pouring salt in their wounds.