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Do not bandy words with your father, nor treat him as a dotard, nor reproach the old man, who has cherished you, with his age.
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Age Father Happiness Men
One bush, they say, can never hide two thieves.
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Hide One Liner Theft Thieves
The gods, my dear simple fellow, are a mere expression coined by vulgar superstition. We frown upon such coinage here.
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Expression God Simplicity
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
Ah! the Generals! they are numerous, but not good for much!
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Goodness War
Open your mind before your mouth.
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Mind Mouths Yourself
Thou shouldst not decide until thou hast heard what both have to say.
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Ethics Fairness Justice
There’s no art where there’s no fee.
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Art Fee Money
This is what extremely grieves us, that a man who never fought Should contrive our fees to pilfer, on who for his native land Never to this day had oar, or lance, or blister in his hand.
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Fight Grief Hands Himself Men Shine Sun
The wise learn many things from their enemies.
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Enemy Life Wisdom Wise
Even if you persuade me, you won’t persuade me.
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Change Yourself
Characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner.
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Character Politician Voice
One must not try to trick misfortune, but resign oneself to it with good grace.
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Adversity Fortune Grace Trying
Evil events from evil causes spring, And what you suffer flows from what you’ve done.
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Evil Spring Suffering Yourself
Youth ages, immaturity is outgrown, ignorance can be educated, and drunkenness sobered, but stupid lasts forever.
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Age Education Forever Ignorance Stupidity Youth
Wealth–the most excellent of all gods.
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Excellence God Money Wealth

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