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One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.
One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.
Friend, for your epitaph I'm grieved,
Where still so much is said;
One half will never be read more
Friend, for your epitaph I'm grieved,
Where still so much is said;
One half will never be believed,
The other never read.
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he read more
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.
All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.
Better fed than taught.
Better fed than taught.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Time flies never to be recalled.
Time flies never to be recalled.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
