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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.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.
It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.
Condemn the fault, but not the actor of it.
Condemn the fault, but not the actor of it.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
As many men as there are existing, so many are their different
pursuits.
As many men as there are existing, so many are their different
pursuits.
Vice deceives us when dressed in the garb of virtue.
Vice deceives us when dressed in the garb of virtue.
It is sheer folly to take unwilling hounds to the chase.
It is sheer folly to take unwilling hounds to the chase.