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He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
The abuse of cabmen in a block.
The abuse of cabmen in a block.
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
Wode has erys, felde has sigt.
Wode has erys, felde has sigt.
Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like read more
Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like bats, about
your fretted roofs.
The Philosophy of Princes is to dive into the Secrets of men,
leaving the secrets of nature to those read more
The Philosophy of Princes is to dive into the Secrets of men,
leaving the secrets of nature to those that have spare time.
Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.
Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.
