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A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.
A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
The command of custome is great.
The command of custome is great.
The vulgar follow Fortune's glances.
The vulgar follow Fortune's glances.
It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.
It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.
It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
With his own weapon do I stab him.
With his own weapon do I stab him.
Things which of themselves avail nothing, when united become
powerful.
Things which of themselves avail nothing, when united become
powerful.
