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In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
Take heed of a person marked, and a Widdow thrice married.
Take heed of a person marked, and a Widdow thrice married.
A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.
A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.
When you are at Rome, live as Romans live.
When you are at Rome, live as Romans live.
A fool's bolt is soon shot.
A fool's bolt is soon shot.
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
