I grabbed a pile of dust, and holding it up, foolishly asked for as many birthdays as the grains of dust, I forgot to ask that they be years of youth.
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Neither can the wave that has passed by be recalled, nor the hour which has passed return again.
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Death is less bitter punishment than death’s delay.
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In our play we reveal what kind of people we are.
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Blemishes are hid by night and every fault forgiven; darkness makes any woman fair.
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Take rest; a field that has rested gives a beautiful crop.
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Courage conquers all things: it even gives strength to the body.
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Habits change into character.
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In our leisure we reveal what kind of people we are.
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Time is generally the best doctor.
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The lamp burns bright when wick and oil are clean.
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Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.
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The cause is hidden. The effect is visible to all.
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All things change; nothing perishes.
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Bear and endure: This sorrow will one day prove to be for your good.
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God himself helps those who dare.
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Often the prickly thorn produces tender roses.
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I can live neither with you, nor without you.
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The bold adventurer succeeds the best.
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The spirited horse, which will try to win the race of its own accord, will run even faster if encouraged.
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It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe there are.
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All love is vanquished by a succeeding love.
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A prince should be slow to punish, and quick to reward.
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Even as a cow she was lovely.
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Greatly he failed, but he had greatly dared.
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What is it that love does to a woman? Without she only sleeps; with it alone, she lives.
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Little things please little minds.
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