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Not all things are to be discovered; many are better concealed.
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Money is the worst currency that ever grew among mankind. This sacks cities, this drives men from their homes, this teaches and corrupts the worthiest minds to turn base deeds.
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Ignorant men don't know what good they hold in their hands until they've flung it away.
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For the wretched one night is like a thousand; for someone faring well death is just one more night.
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A word does not frighten the man who, in acting, feels no fear.
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Bear up, my child, bear up; Zeus who oversees and directs all things is still mighty in heaven.
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Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money.
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Men may know many things by seeing; but no prophet can see before the event, nor what end waits for him.
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Whoever understands how to do a kindness when he fares well would be a friend better than any possession.
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