The gardner had not yet dug out the radish, when the beggar held the alms-bowl in front of him.
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The sandal tree perfumes the axe that fells it.Indian
A fool who knows he is a fool has a little intelligence, but a fool that thinks he is intelligent is really a fool.
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Poverty destroys all virtues.
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Your own wealth is flowers and wine; the other man's is but weeds.
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Ignorance is the peace of life.
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Who is blind? He who can see no other world. Who is dumb? He who can say nothing pleasant about his lot. Who is poor? He who is troubled with too many desires. Who is rich? He who is happy with his lot.
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