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From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.
From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.
A bitter drug oft brings relief.
A bitter drug oft brings relief.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
Every bullet has its billet.
Every bullet has its billet.
Grief brims itself and flows away in tears.
Grief brims itself and flows away in tears.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.
Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.
Wode has erys, felde has sigt.
Wode has erys, felde has sigt.
Censure pardons the ravens but rebukes the doves. [The innocent
are punished and the wicked escape.]
Censure pardons the ravens but rebukes the doves. [The innocent
are punished and the wicked escape.]
