As many men as there are existing, so many are their different
pursuits.

As many men as there are existing, so many are their different
pursuits.

To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears read more

To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears it.

One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
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One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
To murder thousands takes a specious name,
War's glorious art, and gives immortal fame.

My bark, once struck by the fury of the storm, dreads again to
approach the place of danger.

My bark, once struck by the fury of the storm, dreads again to
approach the place of danger.

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.

Men shut their doors against the setting sun.

Men shut their doors against the setting sun.

Step after step the ladder is ascended.

Step after step the ladder is ascended.

Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]

Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]

Coming events cast their shadows before.

Coming events cast their shadows before.