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The envious will die, but envy never.
[Fr., Les envieux mourront, mais non jamais l'envie.]
The envious will die, but envy never.
[Fr., Les envieux mourront, mais non jamais l'envie.]
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Love and businesse teach eloquence.
Love and businesse teach eloquence.
The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.
The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.
By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.
By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.
Every sound alarms. [A guilty conscience.]
Every sound alarms. [A guilty conscience.]
As you sow, so shall you also reap.
As you sow, so shall you also reap.
