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In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy read more
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
So use your own property as not to injure that of another.
So use your own property as not to injure that of another.
Every day brings his bread with it.
Every day brings his bread with it.
Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.
Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.
What a beard hast thou got! thou hast got more hair on thy chin
than Dobbin my thill-horse has read more
What a beard hast thou got! thou hast got more hair on thy chin
than Dobbin my thill-horse has on his tail.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
