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Their rise is one of difficulty, whose merits are impeded by
poverty.
Their rise is one of difficulty, whose merits are impeded by
poverty.
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.
Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.
My high-blown pride
At length broke under me, and now has left me
Weary and old with read more
My high-blown pride
At length broke under me, and now has left me
Weary and old with service.
In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you
bee drowned.
In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you
bee drowned.
Night is the mother of Councels.
Night is the mother of Councels.
Do not expect good from another's death.
Do not expect good from another's death.
The friends of the unfortunate live a long way off.
The friends of the unfortunate live a long way off.
By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.