Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
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A jar of wine so priceless did not deserve to die. and Never think of leaving perfume or wines to your heir. Administer these youself and let him have the money.
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Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
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She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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You complain, friend Swift, of the length of my epigrams, but you yourself write nothing. Yours are shorter.
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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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Birds of a feather will flock together.
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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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Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you’re a good man, you’re a wonder!
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I wont let a wife lead me to the altar.
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Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
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Be merry if you are wise.
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Hidden evils are most dreaded.
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A jar of wine so priceless did not deserve to die. and Never think of leaving perfume or wines to your heir. Administer these youself and let him have the money.
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A vagrant is everywhere at home.
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It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
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Your page stands against you and says to you that you are a thief.
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I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
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