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A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but read more
A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends.
To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the
nature of their troubles.
To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the
nature of their troubles.
To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a read more
To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a weak mind.]
Honourable peace becomes men, fierce anger should belong to
beasts.
Honourable peace becomes men, fierce anger should belong to
beasts.
What is to be once resolved on should be first often well
considered.
What is to be once resolved on should be first often well
considered.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.
(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.
My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.
My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
When a man is pleased with the lot of others, he is dissatisfied
with his own, as a matter read more
When a man is pleased with the lot of others, he is dissatisfied
with his own, as a matter of course.
