A man who is always ready to believe what is told him will never do well, especially a businessman.
PETRONIUSA man who is always ready to believe what is told him will never do well, especially a businessman.
PETRONIUSWisdom and beauty form a very rare combination.
PETRONIUSThe world wills itself to be deceived, so let it be deceived.
PETRONIUSEveryone will find what he’s looking for. Nothing pleases everyone: this man gathers thorns, that one roses.
PETRONIUSNothing is falser than people’s preconceptions and ready-made opinions; nothing is sillier than their sham morality.
PETRONIUSHeaven is equally distant everywhere.
PETRONIUSWhat power has law where only money rules?
PETRONIUSWhile fortune lasts you will see your friend’s face.
PETRONIUSOne good turn deserves another.
PETRONIUSIt is fear that first brought gods into the world.
PETRONIUSHe has gone over to the majority.
PETRONIUSThe world wants to be deceived.
PETRONIUSCan’t you see that I’m only advising you to beg yourself not to be so dumb
PETRONIUSWomen are one and all a set of vultures.
PETRONIUSThe favor for the favor or One hand washes the other.
PETRONIUSA doctor is nothing more than consolation for the spirit.
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