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It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our
past life with pleasure.
It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our
past life with pleasure.
Nature abhors a vacuum.
[Fr., Natura abhorret vacuum.]
Nature abhors a vacuum.
[Fr., Natura abhorret vacuum.]
Men shut their doors against the setting sun.
Men shut their doors against the setting sun.
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife read more
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife and envy to contend with. [To noise
abroad our success is to invite envy and competition.]
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser read more
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser sa pensee.]
A great fortune is a great slavery.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
