Spare the meek, but subdue the arrogant.
VIRGILDo the gods light this fire in our hearts or does each man’s mad desire become his god?
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The gates of Hell are open night and day; smooth the descent and easy is the way.
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All our sweetest hours fly fastest
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The greatest wealth is health.
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Through pain I’ve learned to comfort suffering men.
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Every man’s last day is fixed. Lifetimes are brief, and not to be regained, for all mankind. But by their deeds to make their fame last: that is labor for the brave.
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Fortune sides with him who dares.
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The descent into Hell is easy.
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Time carries all things, even our wits, away.
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I fear the Greeks even when they bring gifts.
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Look with favour upon a bold beginning.
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No day shall erase you from the memory of time.
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Fortune favors the bold.
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No other evil we know is faster than Rumor.
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When gods are contrary they stand by no one.
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Fear reveals baseborn souls!
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