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There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.
There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
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.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.
Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.
What loss feels he that wots not what he loses?
What loss feels he that wots not what he loses?
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
Know how sublime a thing it is
To suffer and be strong.
Know how sublime a thing it is
To suffer and be strong.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
