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The Fox, when hee cannot reach the grapes, saies they are not
ripe.
The Fox, when hee cannot reach the grapes, saies they are not
ripe.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.
The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.
It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.
It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.
One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
Anything for a quiet life.
Anything for a quiet life.
