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A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in
his own house.
A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in
his own house.
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied read more
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied and hated.]
He who sounds his own trumpet will soon find plenty to laugh at
him.
He who sounds his own trumpet will soon find plenty to laugh at
him.
Trust no friend with that you need fear him if he were your
enemy.
Trust no friend with that you need fear him if he were your
enemy.
Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.
Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
The soule needs few things, the body many.
The soule needs few things, the body many.
Time hath often cured the wound which reason failed to heal.
Time hath often cured the wound which reason failed to heal.
He that once hitts, is ever bending.
He that once hitts, is ever bending.
