Men soon the faults of others learn, A few their virtues, too, find out; But is there one--I have a doubt-- Who can his own defects discern?

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Men soon the faults of others learn, A few their virtues, too, find out; But is there one--I have a doubt-- Who can his own defects discern?

Tradizione sanscrita · raccolta Clouston · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 39

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He only does not live in vain Who all the means within his reach Employs--his wealth, his thought, his speech-- T'advance the weal of other men.

Tradizione sanscrita · raccolta Clouston · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 125

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A wise man takes a step at a time; he establishes one foot before he takes up the other: an old place should not be forsaken recklessly.

Tradizione sanscrita · raccolta Clouston · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 131

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As far and wide the vernal breeze Sweet odours waft from blooming trees, So, too, the grateful savour spreads To distant lands of virtuous deeds.

Tradizione sanscrita · raccolta Clouston · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 137

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In one short verse I here express The sum of tomes of sacred lore: Beneficence is righteousness, Oppression's sin's malignant core.

Tradizione sanscrita · raccolta Clouston · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 191