Century Byzantine General

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“A sparing tongue is the greatest treasure among men.”
—Hesiod (c. 8th century B.C.)

“As a general rule never take your whole fee in advance, nor any more than a small retainer. When fully paid beforehand, you are more than a common mortal if you can feel the same interest in the case, as if something was still in prospect for you, as well as for your client.”
—Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865)