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It is not without a purpose when a rich man greets a poor one
with kindness.
It is not without a purpose when a rich man greets a poor one
with kindness.
Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius read more
Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius haberi.]
O, a kiss
Long as my exile, sweet as my revenge!
Now, by the jealous queen of read more
O, a kiss
Long as my exile, sweet as my revenge!
Now, by the jealous queen of heaven, that kiss
I carried from thee dear; and my true lip
Hath virgined it e'er since.
That which you know, know not; and that which you see, see not.
That which you know, know not; and that which you see, see not.
Happy is he who can trace effects to their causes.
Happy is he who can trace effects to their causes.
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful.
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
