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A man is known to be mortal by two things, Sleep and Lust.
A man is known to be mortal by two things, Sleep and Lust.
Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.
Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
Change but the name, and you are the subject of the story.
Change but the name, and you are the subject of the story.
They favour learning whose actions are worthy of a learned pen.
They favour learning whose actions are worthy of a learned pen.
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.
