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Happy the man who lives

Happy the man who lives at home, making it his business to regulate his desires.
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We must oblige everybody as

We must oblige everybody as much as we can; we have often need of assistance from those inferior to ourselves.
👁️ 72

Nothing is so oppressive as

Nothing is so oppressive as a secret; it is difficult for ladies to keep it long, and I know even in this matter a good number of men who are women.
👁️ 102

We ought never to mock

We ought never to mock the wretched, for who can be sure of being always happy?
👁️ 105

Let us not overstrain our

Let us not overstrain our abilities, or we shall do nothing with grace. A clown, whatever he may do, will never pass for a gentleman.
👁️ 197

Nothing is so dangerous as

Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend;
👁️ 89

Beware so long as you

Beware so long as you live, of judging people by appearances.
👁️ 120

Luck's always to blame.

Luck's always to blame.
👁️ 112

We read on the foreheads

We read on the foreheads of those who are surrounded by a foolish luxury, that fortune sells what she is thought to give.
👁️ 115

Neither wealth or greatness render

Neither wealth or greatness render us happy.
👁️ 112

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