Every man’s last day is fixed. Lifetimes are brief, and not to be regained, for all mankind. But by their deeds to make their fame last: that is labor for the brave.
VIRGILTime is flying never to return.
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Evil is nourished and grows by concealment.
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The greatest wealth is health.
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Time carries all things, even our wits, away.
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When gods are contrary they stand by no one.
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All our sweetest hours fly fastest
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Every man’s last day is fixed. Lifetimes are brief, and not to be regained, for all mankind. But by their deeds to make their fame last: that is labor for the brave.
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Happy is the man who has learned the causes of things.
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As it spreads, the rumor gains strength.
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All things by nature are ready to get worse.
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Trust one who has gone through it.
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It is easy to go down into Hell but to climb back again, to retrace one’s steps to the upper air – there’s the rub.
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Time carries all things, even our wits, away.
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Do not yield to misfortunes, but advance more boldly to meet them, as your fortune permits you.
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Fear reveals baseborn souls!
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If I cannot move heaven, I will raise hell.
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