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The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
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.
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
Light is that grief which counsel can allay.
Light is that grief which counsel can allay.
When war is raging the laws are dumb.
When war is raging the laws are dumb.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.
If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
