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Such men as fortune raises from a mean estate to the highest
elevation by way of a joke.
Such men as fortune raises from a mean estate to the highest
elevation by way of a joke.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we
cannot complain.
It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we
cannot complain.
The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it
was first seasoned.
The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it
was first seasoned.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
Let not your expenditure exceed your income.
Let not your expenditure exceed your income.
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but read more
A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends.
