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That least pleases us which is most urged on us.
That least pleases us which is most urged on us.
He who preserves a man's life against his will does the same
thing as if he slew him.
He who preserves a man's life against his will does the same
thing as if he slew him.
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining.
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining.
By heaven you have destroyed me, my friends!
By heaven you have destroyed me, my friends!
War should neither be feared nor provoked.
War should neither be feared nor provoked.
The Smith and his penny both are black.
The Smith and his penny both are black.
He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
[Lat., Quem read more
He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
[Lat., Quem dii diligunt,
Adolescens moritur, dum valet, sentit, sapit.]
Endure the present, and watch for better things.
Endure the present, and watch for better things.
Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
