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The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the read more
The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the position of others,
dissatisfied with our own.]
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.
When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.
The tempest threatens before it comes; houses creak before they
fall.
The tempest threatens before it comes; houses creak before they
fall.
Don't approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a
fool from any side.
Don't approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a
fool from any side.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred read more
Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred robe, or broidered zone.
He who desires to become rich, wishes to become so as quickly as
possible.
He who desires to become rich, wishes to become so as quickly as
possible.
