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It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
The coveteous spends more then the liberall.
The coveteous spends more then the liberall.
Beauty is but a flower,
Which wrinkles will devour.
Beauty is but a flower,
Which wrinkles will devour.
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.
He sins not, who is not wilfully a sinner.
He sins not, who is not wilfully a sinner.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
A fair face may hide a foul heart.
A fair face may hide a foul heart.
Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable
position.
Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable
position.
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
