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A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
But, oh! the love that gold must crown!
But, oh! the love that gold must crown!
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.
We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.
Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.
Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.
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.]
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
