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Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.
Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.
A man well mounted is ever Cholerick.
A man well mounted is ever Cholerick.
It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.
It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.
He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his
worst enemy.
He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his
worst enemy.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.
Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.
