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An excess of hoarded wealth is the death of many.
An excess of hoarded wealth is the death of many.
A one hundred yard high tower still has its foundation on the ground.
A one hundred yard high tower still has its foundation on the ground.
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
No endeavour is in vain;
Its reward is in the doing.
No endeavour is in vain;
Its reward is in the doing.
They will swear black is white.
They will swear black is white.
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.
It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
