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The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
That is gold which is worth gold.
That is gold which is worth gold.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.
The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.
That which I just now gave, I recall, and draw back the string.
That which I just now gave, I recall, and draw back the string.
He who leaves a fault unpunished invites crime.
He who leaves a fault unpunished invites crime.
