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Don't work yourself into the spotlight; don't push your way into the place of prominence.
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It's better to be promoted to a place of honor than face humiliation by being demoted.
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Don't jump to conclusions - there may be a perfectly good explanation for what you just saw.
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In the heat of an argument, don't betray confidences;
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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;