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When struck by a thunderbolt it is unnecessary to consult the Book of Dates as to the precise meaning of the omen.

— Ernest Bramah The Wallet of Kai Lung (1900)

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One learns to itch where one can scratch.

Kai Lung Unrolls His Mat (1928)

It is proverbial that from a hungry tiger and an affectionate woman there is no escape.

Kai Lung Unrolls His Mat (1928)

It is a mark of insincerity of purpose to spend one's time in looking for the sacred Emperor in the low-class tea-shops.

The Wallet of Kai Lung (1900)

However deep you dig a well it affords no refuge in the time of flood.

Kai Lung Unrolls His Mat (1928)

In his countenance this person read an expression of no-encouragement towards his venture.

The Wallet of Kai Lung (1900)

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People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading.

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