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E?en as a traveller, meeting

E?en as a traveller, meeting with the shade Of some o?erhanging tree, awhile reposes, Then leaves its shelter to pursue his way, So men meet friends, then part with them for ever.
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A feverish display of over-zeal,

A feverish display of over-zeal, At the first outset, is an obstacle To all success; water, however cold, Will penetrate the ground by slow degrees.
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Not to attend at the

Not to attend at the door of the wealthy, and not to use the voice of petition?these constitute the best life of a man.
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Prosperity attends the lion-hearted man

Prosperity attends the lion-hearted man who exerts himself, while we say, destiny will ensure it. Laying aside destiny, show manly fortitude by thy own strength: if thou endeavour, and thy endeavours fail of success, what crime is there in failing?
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A husband is the chief

A husband is the chief ornament of a wife, though she have no other ornament; but, though adorned, without a husband she has no ornaments.
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Prosperity is acquired by exertion,

Prosperity is acquired by exertion, and there is no fruit for him who doth not exert himself: the fawns go not into the mouth of a sleeping lion.
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Even a blockhead may respect

Even a blockhead may respect inspire, So long as he is suitably attired; A fool may gain esteem among the wise, So long as he has sense to hold his tongue.
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By the fall of water-drops

By the fall of water-drops the pot is filled: such is the increase of riches, of knowledge, and of virtue.
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Knowledge produces mildness of speech;

Knowledge produces mildness of speech; mildness of speech, a good character; a good character, wealth; wealth, if virtuous actions attend it, happiness.
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Liberality attended with mild language;

Liberality attended with mild language; learning without pride; valour united with mercy; wealth accompanied with a generous contempt of it?these four qualities are with difficulty acquired.
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