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He that dies without the company of good men puts not himselfe
into a good way.
He that dies without the company of good men puts not himselfe
into a good way.
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of
others.
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of
others.
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.
Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
Nature has placed his own happiness in each man's hands, if he
only knew how to use it.
Nature has placed his own happiness in each man's hands, if he
only knew how to use it.