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A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
Better times perhaps await us who are now wretched.
Better times perhaps await us who are now wretched.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Our fears are always more numerous than our dangers.
Our fears are always more numerous than our dangers.
To have properly studied the liberal sciences gives a polish to
our manners, and removes all awkwardness.
To have properly studied the liberal sciences gives a polish to
our manners, and removes all awkwardness.
And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.
And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.
He cannot be vertuous that is not rigorous.
He cannot be vertuous that is not rigorous.
Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like read more
Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like bats, about
your fretted roofs.
