I am the poet of the poor, because I was poor when I loved; since I could not give gifts, I gave words.
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He who has lived in obscurity has lived well.
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If you want to be loved, be lovable.
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God himself helps those who dare.
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It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe there are.
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What is harder than rock, or softer than water? Yet soft water hollows out hard rock. Persevere.
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Fair peace becomes men; ferocious anger belongs to beasts.
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Little things please little minds.
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The spirited horse, which will try to win the race of its own accord, will run even faster if encouraged.
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At times it is folly to hasten at other times, to delay. The wise do everything in its proper time.
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Our native land charms us with inexpressible sweetness, and never, never allows us to forget that we belong to it.
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It’s right to learn, even from the enemy.
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Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast; in the pool where you least expect it, there will be a fish.
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Tears at times have the weight of speech.
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Make the workmanship surpass the materials.
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Blemishes are hid by night and every fault forgiven; darkness makes any woman fair.
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