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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The love of wine is a good man’s failing.
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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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If you strike upon a thought that baffles you, break off from that entanglement and try another, so shall your wits be fresh to start again.
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By words the mind is winged.
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To win the people, always cook them some savoury that pleases them.
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A man may learn wisdom even from a foe.
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Evil events from evil causes spring, And what you suffer flows from what you’ve done.
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Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life.
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Youth ages, immaturity is outgrown, ignorance can be educated, and drunkenness sobered, but stupid lasts forever.
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Ah! the Generals! they are numerous, but not good for much!
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The wise learn many things from their enemies.
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These impossible women! How they do get around us! The poet was right: can’t live with them, or without them!
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Poverty, the most fearful monster that ever drew breath.
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You cannot teach a crab to walk straight.
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Men of sense often learn from their enemies. It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls and ships of war.
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Today things are better than yesterday.
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