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Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David into the woods, and strengthened his hand in God.
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Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
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He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
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A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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Formerly, I thought that death was wearing out,--I stood ramparted about with so many healthy friends.
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There are men in whose presence the greatest of heroes would not dare to be silent; and even the soul that has nothing to conceal trembles lest another should discover its secret.
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The prince, therefore, who would guard himself against plots, ought more to fear those men to whom he has been too indulgent, than those to whom he has done great wrongs.
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we ought to give our friend pain if it will benefit him, but not to the extent of breaking off our friendship; but just as we make use of some biting medicine, that will save and preserve the life of the patient
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Indeed, the ideal story is that of two people who go into love step for step, with a fluttered consciousness, like a pair of children venturing together into a dark room.