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I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.
I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.
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.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
There's always a shot in the locker.
There's always a shot in the locker.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
But men are men; the best sometimes forget.
But men are men; the best sometimes forget.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.
Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.