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Sometimes the best gain is to lose.
Sometimes the best gain is to lose.
And gain is gain, however small.
And gain is gain, however small.
Everywhere in life, the true question is not what we gain, but
what we do.
Everywhere in life, the true question is not what we gain, but
what we do.
No gain is so certain as that which proceeds from the economical use of what you already have.
No gain is so certain as that which proceeds from the economical use of what you already have.
This casket threatens; men that hazard all
Do it in hope of fair advantages.
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This casket threatens; men that hazard all
Do it in hope of fair advantages.
A golden mind stoops not to shows of dross;
I'll then nor give nor hazard aught for lead.
The true way to gain much, is never to desire to gain too much.
The true way to gain much, is never to desire to gain too much.
And if you mean to profit, learn to please.
And if you mean to profit, learn to please.
Gain cannot be made without some other person's loss.
Gain cannot be made without some other person's loss.
An evil gain equals a loss.
[Lat., Lucrum malum aequale dispendio.]
An evil gain equals a loss.
[Lat., Lucrum malum aequale dispendio.]