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While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.

While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.

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The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.

The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.

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Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.

Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.

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Take heed lest you stumble.

Take heed lest you stumble.

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Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.

Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.

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Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.

Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.

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The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.

The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.

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Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?

Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?

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So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

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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.]

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