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Man proposes, and God disposes.
[It., Ordina l'uomo, e dio dispone.]
Man proposes, and God disposes.
[It., Ordina l'uomo, e dio dispone.]
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.
Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.
It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.
It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.
Neither bribe nor loose thy right.
Neither bribe nor loose thy right.
Stay a little, that we may make an end the sooner.
Stay a little, that we may make an end the sooner.
But pleasures are like poppies spread:
You seize the flower,--its bloom is shed.
But pleasures are like poppies spread:
You seize the flower,--its bloom is shed.
Admonish your friends in private; praise them in public.
Admonish your friends in private; praise them in public.