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The bee is enclosed, and shines preserved in amber, so that it seems enshrined in its own nectar.

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I know all that better than my own name.
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Better Myself Name
Hidden evils are most dreaded.
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Evil Fear Hide
I do not hate the man, but his vices.
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Hate Himself Man One Liner Vice
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
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Bad Goodness
The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
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Man Virtue World
They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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Elegant Hire Passion
Be satisfied, and pleased with what thou art, Act cheerfully and well thou allotted part; Enjoy the present hour, be thankful for the past, And neither fear, nor wish, the approaches of the last.
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Cheer Enjoyment Fear Past Satisfaction Thankful
There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
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God Live Religious
Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.
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Charm Prize Rare Suit
Epigrams need no crier, but are content with their own tongue.
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Content Language Need
In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wretched life.
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Adversity Brave Himself Life True
If your slave commits a fault, do not smash his teeth with your fists; give him some of the (hard) biscuit which famous Rhodes has sent you.
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Biscuit Commitment Mistake Slave Yourself
A novice always behaves with propriety.
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Beginning Behavior Novice
I seem to you cruel and too much addicted to gluttony, when I beat my cook for sending up a bad dinner. If that appears to you too trifling a cause, say for what cause you would have a cook flogged.
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Addiction Appearance Cruelty Yourself
However great the dish that holds the turbot, the turbot is still greater than the dish.
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Food Greatness Hold Value
She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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Grief Herself Sincere Unknown

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