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We justly consider women to be weaker than ourselves, and yet we are governed by them.

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Chilon of Sparta

The tongue should not be suffered to outrun the mind.

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Prefer punishment to disgraceful gain; for the one is painful but once, but the other for one's whole life.

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Do not let one's tongue outrun one's sense.

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Do nothing immoderate.

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