Diligence and Honesty in Commerce

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Love not sleep, lest poverty oppress thee: open thy eyes, and be filled with bread.

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It is naught, it is naught, saith every buyer: and when he is gone away, then he will boast.

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There is gold and a multitude of jewels: but the lips of knowledge are a precious vessel.

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Take away the garment of him that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge from him for strangers.

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The bread of lying is sweet to a man: but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

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Designs are strengthened by counsels: and wars are to be managed by governments.

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Meddle not with him that revealeth secrets, and walketh deceitfully, and openeth wide his lips.