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The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
I give not gold for mere expectations.
I give not gold for mere expectations.
No profit to honour, no honour to Religion.
No profit to honour, no honour to Religion.
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.
The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of read more
The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of God.
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.
I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.
I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.
In vaine is the mill-clacke, if the Miller his hearing lack.
In vaine is the mill-clacke, if the Miller his hearing lack.
Good service is a great inchantment.
Good service is a great inchantment.
