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Justice delayed is justice denied.
    If the law is applied too late, there is no justice.

Kill one to warn a hundred.
    Warn many by punishing a few.

Kill the goose that lays the golden egg.
    Destroy something that would be a source of wealth or success.

Kindness begets kindness.
    If you are kind to someone, they will return your kindness.

Knowledge in youth is wisdom in age.
    What you learn when you are young will be invaluable when you grow old.

Knowledge is power.
    Knowledge makes it possible for you to act.

 


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