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Begging a courtesy is selling liberty.
Begging a courtesy is selling liberty.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
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.]
Those who say nothing about their poverty will obtain more than
those who turn beggars.
Those who say nothing about their poverty will obtain more than
those who turn beggars.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?
Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.
Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.
