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The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.
The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.
Nothing is achieved without toil.
Nothing is achieved without toil.
I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.
I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.
It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
The snow has at last melted, the fields regain their herbage, and
the trees their leaves.
The snow has at last melted, the fields regain their herbage, and
the trees their leaves.
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.
Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
