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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
She is kept alive on the milk of asses which she takes with her
wherever she goes.
She is kept alive on the milk of asses which she takes with her
wherever she goes.
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.
We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.
We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.
Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.
Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
Our praises are our wages.
Our praises are our wages.
If your head is wax, don't walk in the sun.
If your head is wax, don't walk in the sun.
