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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.
You tell a tale to a dead man.
You tell a tale to a dead man.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
Few tyrants go down to the infernal regions by a natural death.
Few tyrants go down to the infernal regions by a natural death.
Still harping on my daughter.
Still harping on my daughter.
A fair face may hide a foul heart.
A fair face may hide a foul heart.
Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.
Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
