The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
MARTIALLife is not living, but living in health.
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Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.
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Man loves malice, but not against one-eyed men nor the unfortunate, but against the fortunate and proud.
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Gifts are like hooks.
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Life is not living, but living in health.
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From no place can you exclude the fates.
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The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
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I do not love thee, Sabidius, nor can I say why; I can only say this, “I do not love thee.”
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However great the dish that holds the turbot, the turbot is still greater than the dish.
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It is not he who forms idols in gold or marble that makes them gods, but he who kneels before them.
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If you have any shame, forbear to pluck the beard of a dead lion.
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A vagrant is everywhere at home.
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Laugh, if thou art wise.
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She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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A novice always behaves with propriety.
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Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
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