Good fortune may forebode bad luck, which may in turn disguise good fortune

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To attract good fortune, spend a new coin on an old friend, share an old pleasure with a new friend, and lift up the heart of a true friend by writing his name on the wings of a dragon To attract good fortune, spend a new coin on an old friend, share an old pleasure with a new friend, and lift up the heart of a true friend by writing his name on the wings of a dragon
Covet wealth, and want it; don’t, and luck will grant it Covet wealth, and want it; don’t, and luck will grant it
Fortune and flowers do not last forever Fortune and flowers do not last forever
Don’t waste good iron for nails or good men for soldiers Don’t waste good iron for nails or good men for soldiers
Two good talkers are not worth one good listener Two good talkers are not worth one good listener

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