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The bittemeBS of reproof destroys its effects

947. — A good and feeling man sufiers more from the reproof which he gÎTes, than those to whom he is obliged to address it.

948.— High situations are like rocks in the mountains, only eagles and reptiles can reach them. (99)

949. — A good man looks with répugnance on the face of the wicked.

950. — An honest man ought to submit to his destiny ; and rather be a hundred times a dupe, than once a rog^e.

951. — ^When résistance is useless, ignorance bestirs, weakness complains, baseness flatters, wisdom submits.

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