Who prates of war or want after his wine? [Lat., Quis post vina gravem militiam aut pauperiem crepat?]

Being, be bold and venture to be wise.
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Military Venture Wise
I have erected amonument more lasting than bronze.
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Appreciation Bronze Country People
It is your concern when your neighbor’s wall is on fire.
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Fire Neighbor Wall
To have begun is half the job; be bold and be sensible.
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Half Job Sensible
Force without judgement falls on its own weight.
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Fall Peace War
There is a middle ground in things.
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Ground Latin Middle
The years as they pass plunder us of one thing after another.
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Plunder Time Year
Of writing well the source and fountainhead is wise thinking.
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Think Wise Write
The arrow will not always find the mark intended.
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Arrows Intent Mark People
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work hard.]
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Brain Hard Work Nail
How slight and insignificant is the thing which casts down or restores a mind greedy for praise.
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Greedy Mind Praise
Wherever the storm carries me, I go a willing guest.
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Guest Storm Willing
It is but a poor establishment where there are not many superfluous things which the owner knows not of, and which go to the thieves.
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Owner Poor Thief
Rule your mind or it will rule you.
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Inspirational Life Motivational
Punishment follows close on crime.
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Crime Follow Punishment
A good resolve will make any port.
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Adversity Port Resolve

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