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Writing in the incurable itch that possesses many.
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Possess Writing
It is not easy for men to rise whose qualities are thwarted by poverty.
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Easy Men Poverty Quality Rise
Rare indulgence produces greater pleasure.
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Indulge Pleasure Rare
There is nothing worse than words of kindness that lie.
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Kindness Lie Worse
Many a man has met death from the rushing flood of his own eloquence; others from the strength and wondrous thews in which they have trusted.
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Death Eloquence Man Rush Strength Throw Trust
Some men make fortunes, but not to enjoy them for, blinded by avarice, they live to make fortunes.
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Blind Enjoyment Fortune
Remorse is the fruit of crime.
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Crime Fruit One Liner
Many individuals have, like uncut diamonds, shining qualities beneath a rough exterior.
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Diamond Exterior Gemstone Individual Quality Rough Shine
Luxury destroys more efficiently than war.
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Destroy Efficient Luxury War
Vice can deceive under the guise and shadow of virtue.
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Deceive Shadow Vice Virtue
All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price.
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Comparison Knowledge Pay Price Speak
Bad men hate sin through fear of punishment; good men hate sin through their love of virtue.
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Bad Fear Love Men Punishment Virtue
Give them bread and circuses and they will never revolt.
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Bread Circus Human
Luck often raises vulgarity to a high position, to create mirth for the beholders.
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Creation Luck Position Raise
Honesty is praised and left in the cold.
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Cold Honesty One Liner Praise
It is sheer madness to live in want in order to be wealthy when you die.
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Die Live Madness Order Sheer Want Wealth

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