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He that feares death lives not.
He that feares death lives not.
Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.
Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.
He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.
He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.
Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.
Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
Cloath thee in war, arme thee in peace.
Cloath thee in war, arme thee in peace.
