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Fighting without concert, they suffer universal defeat.
Fighting without concert, they suffer universal defeat.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
Promising is the eve of giving.
Promising is the eve of giving.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
[Lat., Accerima proximorum odia.]
The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
[Lat., Accerima proximorum odia.]
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy read more
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.
Novelty in all things is charming.
Novelty in all things is charming.
A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too
bus to take care read more
A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too
bus to take care of his tools.
