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How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.
How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.
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.]
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
Although the last, not least.
Although the last, not least.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Even a child is known by his doings.
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.
When you are at Rome, live as Romans live.
When you are at Rome, live as Romans live.
