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The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]

The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]

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Catch the opportunity while it lasts, and rely not on what the
morrow may bring.

Catch the opportunity while it lasts, and rely not on what the
morrow may bring.

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As many men as there are existing, so many are their different
pursuits.

As many men as there are existing, so many are their different
pursuits.

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If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.

If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.

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Who teacheth often learns himself.

Who teacheth often learns himself.

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Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

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Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?

Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?

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Shoemaker, stick to your last.
[Lat., Ne supra crepidam judicaret.]

Shoemaker, stick to your last.
[Lat., Ne supra crepidam judicaret.]

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The love of popularity holds you in a vice.

The love of popularity holds you in a vice.

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Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.

Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.

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