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It is the Philosophy of the Distaffe.
It is the Philosophy of the Distaffe.
Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the
aged.
Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the
aged.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Beate the dog before the Lyon.
Beate the dog before the Lyon.
Covetous of another man's, prodigal of his own.
Covetous of another man's, prodigal of his own.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
The more virtuous a man himself is, the less does he suspect
baseness in others.
The more virtuous a man himself is, the less does he suspect
baseness in others.
