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O I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part, sir,
of myself, and what remains is read more
O I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part, sir,
of myself, and what remains is bestial.
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
To drink Falernian wine, the sweeter for being stolen.
To drink Falernian wine, the sweeter for being stolen.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Men at some times are masters of their fates.
Men at some times are masters of their fates.
Here is a fine field for talent.
Here is a fine field for talent.
[A woman] fiercer than a cubless tigress.
[A woman] fiercer than a cubless tigress.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.