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Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
On a good bargaine thinke twice.
On a good bargaine thinke twice.
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Hee that blowes in the dust fills his eyes with it.
Hee that blowes in the dust fills his eyes with it.
God comes to see without a bell.
God comes to see without a bell.
Living well is the best revenge.
Living well is the best revenge.
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
