Deceive the rich and powerful if you will, but don’t insult them.
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One written word is worth a thousand pieces of gold.Japanese
The mouth of a man is a terrible opening.
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Poets know all about famous places without having been there.
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If you turn into a dog, be sure to choose a rich family.
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Deceiving a deceiver is no knavery.
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If you would shoot a general, shoot his horse first.
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