"A short absence is the safest."

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"We are ever striving after what is forbidden, and coveting what is denied us."

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"Time is generally the best doctor."

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"In an easy matter. Anybody can be eloquent."

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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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"Bear patiently with a rival."

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"Envy feeds on the living, after death it rests, then the honor of a man protects him."

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"Envy aims very high."

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"The love of glory gives an immense stimulus."

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"Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast; in the pool where you least expect it, there will be a fish."

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"I am above being injured by fortune, though she steals away much, more will remain with me. The blessing I now enjoy transcend fear."

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"Luck affects everything. Let your hook always be cast; in the stream where you least expect it there will be a fish."

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"As the yellow gold is tried in fire, so the faith of friendship must be seen in adversity."

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"Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and Gods, Jupiter himself was won over and appeased by gifts."

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"I attempt an arduous task; but there is no worth in that which is not a difficult achievement."

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"It is a kingly act to assist the fallen."

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"The sharp thorn often produces delicate roses."

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"Forbear to lay the guilt of a few on the many."

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"Habits change into character."

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"Like fragile ice anger passes away in time."

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"Why should I go into details, we have nothing that is not perishable except what our hearts and our intellects endows us with."

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"Whether you call my heart affectionate, or you call it womanish: I confess, that to my misfortune, it is soft."

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"A man is sorry to be honest for nothing."

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"It is annoying to be honest to no purpose."

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"My hopes are not always realized, but I always hope."

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"A prince should be slow to punish, and quick to reward."

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"In our leisure we reveal what kind of people we are."

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"This also -- that I live, I consider a gift of God."

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"There is no such thing as pure pleasure; some anxiety always goes with it."

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"Love is full of anxious fears."

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"Neglect of appearance becomes men."

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"When disposition wins us, the features please."

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"The time will come when it will disgust you to look in the mirror."

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"If any person wish to be idle, let them fall in love."

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"There is something in omens."

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"Quarrels are the dowry which married folk bring one another."

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"If you wish to marry suitably, marry your equal."

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"Keep a mid course between two extremes."

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"You will go most safely in the middle."

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"Nowadays nothing but money counts: a fortune brings honors, friendships, the poor man everywhere lies low."

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