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That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.
Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.
The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.
The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Coming events cast their shadows before.
Coming events cast their shadows before.
No hour brings good fortune to one man without bringing
misfortune to another.
No hour brings good fortune to one man without bringing
misfortune to another.
These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.
These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.
But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!
But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!
