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The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither.
Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
He that makes his bed ill, lies there.
He that makes his bed ill, lies there.
The world itself is too small for the covetous.
The world itself is too small for the covetous.
