The idle mind knows not what it wants.
QUINTUS ENNIUSOne man by delaying saved the state for us.
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The victor is not victorious if the vanquished does not consider himself so
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The ape, vilest of beasts, how like to us.
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Let no one weep for me, or celebrate my funeral with mourning; for I still live, as I pass to and fro through the mouths of men.
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He who civilly shows the way to one who has missed it, is as one who has lighted another’s lamp from his own lamp; it none the less gives light to himself when it burns for the other.
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How can life be worth living, if devoid Of the calm trust reposed by friend in friend? What sweeter joy than in the kindred soul, Whose converse differs not from self-communion?
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The Roman state stands by ancient customs, and its manhood.
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Here is he laid to whom for daring deed, nor friend nor foe could render worthy meed.
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A true friend is tested in adversity.
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One man by delay restored the state, for he preferred the public safety to idle report.
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I never indulge in rhyme or stanza Unless I’m in bed with the influenza.
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He whose wisdom cannot help him, gets no good from being wise.
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One man by delaying saved the state for us.
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One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
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A true friend is a friend when in difficulty.
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The wise man is wise in vain who cannot be wise to his own advantage.
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