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A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.
A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower read more
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.
A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad,
will work out his ruin.
A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad,
will work out his ruin.
A gentle heart is tyed with an easie thread.
A gentle heart is tyed with an easie thread.
He who fears his servants is less than a servant.
He who fears his servants is less than a servant.
The good refrain from sin from the pure love of virtue.
The good refrain from sin from the pure love of virtue.
Clean hands are better than full ones in the sight of God.
Clean hands are better than full ones in the sight of God.
How much in love with himself, and that too without a rival!
How much in love with himself, and that too without a rival!
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
