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That is gold which is worth gold.
That is gold which is worth gold.
The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from
heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of read more
The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from
heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of those who covet nothing.
[Lat., Quanto quisque sibi plura negaverit,
A dis plura feret. Nil cupientium
Nudus castra peto.]
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
A woman the leader of the enterprise.
A woman the leader of the enterprise.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
It is a great victory that comes without blood.
It is a great victory that comes without blood.
Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
I hate ingratitude more in man
Than lying, vainness, babbling, drunkenness,
Or any taint of vice.
I hate ingratitude more in man
Than lying, vainness, babbling, drunkenness,
Or any taint of vice.
He that will take the bird, must not skare it.
He that will take the bird, must not skare it.
