And gain is gain, however small.

And gain is gain, however small.

The true way to gain much, is never to desire to gain too much.

The true way to gain much, is never to desire to gain too much.

This casket threatens; men that hazard all
Do it in hope of fair advantages.
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This casket threatens; men that hazard all
Do it in hope of fair advantages.
A golden mind stoops not to shows of dross;
I'll then nor give nor hazard aught for lead.

From others' slips some profit from one's self to gain.
[Lat., Hoc scitum'st periculum ex aliis facere, tibi quid read more

From others' slips some profit from one's self to gain.
[Lat., Hoc scitum'st periculum ex aliis facere, tibi quid ex usu
sit.]

Share the advice betwixt you; if both gain all
The gift doth stretch itself as 'tis receiv'd,
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Share the advice betwixt you; if both gain all
The gift doth stretch itself as 'tis receiv'd,
And is enough for both.

Gain cannot be made without some other person's loss.

Gain cannot be made without some other person's loss.

And if you mean to profit, learn to please.

And if you mean to profit, learn to please.

Sometimes the best gain is to lose.

Sometimes the best gain is to lose.

Little pains
In a due hour employ'd great profit yields.

Little pains
In a due hour employ'd great profit yields.