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Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.
Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from
the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon read more
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from
the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
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.
A wise man does nothing by constraint.
A wise man does nothing by constraint.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.
Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.
