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It is right that the good should be happy, that the wicked and the impious on the other hand, should be miserable; that is a truth, I believe, which no one will gainsay.
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Believe Evil Hands
A fox is subtlety itself.
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Animal Foxes
It should not prejudice my voice that I’m not born a man, if I say something advantageous to the present situation. For I’m taxed too, and as a toll provide men for the nation.
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Born Feminism Men Myself Nation Voice
There is no honest man! not one, that can resist the attraction of gold!
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Gold Honesty Men
Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever.
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Clever Mindset Wine
A man’s homeland is wherever he prospers.
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House Men Wisdom Words
Tis not for us to warn a wilful sinner; We stay him not, but let him run his course, Till by misfortunes rous’d, his conscience wakes, And prompts him to appease th’ offended gods.
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Courses Fortune God Running Wake
Today things are better than yesterday.
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Today Yesterday
Times change. The vices of your age are stylish today.
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Age Change Time Today Vices
Characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner.
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Character Politician Voice
Under every stone lurks a politician.
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Hide Politics Witty
To plunder, to lie, to show your arse, are three essentials for climbing high.
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Climbing Lie Necessary Success
Poverty, the most fearful monster that ever drew breath.
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Evil Fear Poor
I saw a cavalry captain buy vegetable soup on horseback. He carried the whole mess home in his helmet.
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Food Home Myself Vegetables
A man may learn wisdom even from a foe.
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Enemy Inspirational Learning Man Wisdom
How can I study from below, that which is above?
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