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One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
The wicked flee when no man pursueth.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth.
From his silence a man's consent is inferred.
From his silence a man's consent is inferred.
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
He who injures one man threatens many.
He who injures one man threatens many.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
Idle men are the devil's playfellows.
Idle men are the devil's playfellows.
