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The world knows only two, that's Rome and I.
The world knows only two, that's Rome and I.
He fell in love with himself at first sight and it is a passion to which he has always remained read more
He fell in love with himself at first sight and it is a passion to which he has always remained faithful. Selflove seems so often unrequited.
Conceit is an insuperable obstacle to all progress.
Conceit is an insuperable obstacle to all progress.
Conceit, more rich in matter than in words, brags of his substance: they are but beggars who can count their read more
Conceit, more rich in matter than in words, brags of his substance: they are but beggars who can count their worth.
He who is enamored of himself will at least have the advantage of being inconvenienced by few rivals.
He who is enamored of himself will at least have the advantage of being inconvenienced by few rivals.
To love one's self is the beginning of a life-long romance.
To love one's self is the beginning of a life-long romance.
 Whoe'er imagines prudence all his own,
 Or deems that he hath powers to speak and judge
  Such read more 
 Whoe'er imagines prudence all his own,
 Or deems that he hath powers to speak and judge
  Such as none other hath, when they are known,
   They are found shallow. 
Faith, that's as well said as if I had said it myself.
Faith, that's as well said as if I had said it myself.
 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, 
but condescend to men of low estate. read more 
 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, 
but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own 
conceits.