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The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
Step after step the ladder is ascended.
Step after step the ladder is ascended.
Vice deceives us when dressed in the garb of virtue.
Vice deceives us when dressed in the garb of virtue.
Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
Man naturally yearns for novelty.
Man naturally yearns for novelty.
Time rolls his ceaseless course.
Time rolls his ceaseless course.
When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.
When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
The mind does not easily unlearn what it has been long in
learning.
The mind does not easily unlearn what it has been long in
learning.
