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When a man is pleased with the lot of others, he is dissatisfied
with his own, as a matter read more
When a man is pleased with the lot of others, he is dissatisfied
with his own, as a matter of course.
A living dog is better than a dead lion.
A living dog is better than a dead lion.
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
Open rebuke is better than secret love.
Open rebuke is better than secret love.
Oh, woman! in our hours of ease,
Uncertain, coy, and hard to please.
Oh, woman! in our hours of ease,
Uncertain, coy, and hard to please.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
What's gone, and what's past help,
Should be past grieve.
What's gone, and what's past help,
Should be past grieve.
