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Covetous of another man's, prodigal of his own.

Covetous of another man's, prodigal of his own.

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A spark neglected has often raised a conflagration.
[Lat., Parva saepe scintilla contempta magnum excitavit
incendium.]

A spark neglected has often raised a conflagration.
[Lat., Parva saepe scintilla contempta magnum excitavit
incendium.]

by Quintus Curtius Rufus Found in: Fire Quotes,
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The cowardly dog barks more violently than it bites.
[Lat., Canis timidus vehementius latrat quam mordet.]

The cowardly dog barks more violently than it bites.
[Lat., Canis timidus vehementius latrat quam mordet.]

by Quintus Curtius Rufus Found in: Dogs Quotes,
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But few prize honour more than money.

But few prize honour more than money.

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Habit is stronger than nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo natura potentior est.]

Habit is stronger than nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo natura potentior est.]

by Quintus Curtius Rufus Found in: Habit Quotes,
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