He who has begun has half done. Dare to be wise -begin!
HORACEThe gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
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Pale death, with impartial step, knocks at the hut of the poor and the towers of kings. [Lat., Pallida mors aequo pulsat pede pauperum tabernas Regumque turres.]
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The arrow will not always find the mark intended.
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Scribblers are a self-conceited and self-worshipping race.
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One cannot know everything.
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What prevents a man’s speaking good sense with a smile on his face?
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Force without judgement falls on its own weight.
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Nor let a god come in, unless the difficulty be worthy of such an intervention. [Lat., Nec deus intersit nisi dignus vindice nodus.]
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Punishment follows close on crime.
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Rule your mind or it will rule you.
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To have begun is half the job; be bold and be sensible.
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What we learn only through the ears makes less impression upon our minds than what is presented to the trustworthy eye.
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Half is done when the beginning is done.
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A word, once sent abroad, flies irrevocably.
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When evil times prevail, take care to preserve the serenity of your hear.
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Let him who has enough ask for nothing more.
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