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There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who read more
There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who don't know that they don't
know; those who know that they don't know; those who don't know
that they know; and those who know that they know.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.
Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.
At Court, every one for himselfe.
At Court, every one for himselfe.
You walk over red-hot lava hidden beneath treacherous ashes.
You walk over red-hot lava hidden beneath treacherous ashes.
No greater grief than to remember days
Of joy when misery is at hand.
No greater grief than to remember days
Of joy when misery is at hand.
The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.
The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
