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The least strength suffices to break what is bruised.
Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.
If any person wish to be idle, let them fall in love.
What one beholds of a woman is the least part of her.
The laws allow arms to be taken against an armed foe.
Friendship is but a name; fidelity but an empty name.
One does not yearn for that which is easily acquired.
It's a kindness that the mind can go where it wishes.
Only begin, and you will become eloquent of yourself.
Yield to him who opposes you; by yielding you conquer.
Luck affects everything; let your hook always be cast.
He who has lived obscurely and quietly has lived well.
Everyone's a millionaire where promises are concerned.
Love's dominion, like a kings, admits of no partition.
Wine gives courage and makes men more apt for passion.
O fool, what else is sleep but chill death's likeness?
The gift derives its value from the rank of the giver.
Envy feeds on the living. It ceases when they are dead.
Jupiter from on high smiles at the perjuries of lovers.
In sweet water there is a pleasure ungrudged by anyone.
Men do not value a good deed unless it brings a reward.
When the roses are gone, nothing is left but the thorn.
Pursuits become habits. [Lat., Abeunt studia in mores.]
Let the man who does not wish to be idle, fall in love.
The glow of inspiration warms us; it is a holy rapture.
That which never has been, never is, and never will be.
A prince should be slow to punish, and quick to reward.
"Gutta cavat lapidem." (Dripping water carves a stone.)
There is a God within us, and we glow when He stirs us.
Although the power is lacking, the will is commendable.
These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.
Dear to the heart of a girl is her own beauty and charm.
Stop short of your appetite; eat less than you are able.
Wherever I look there is nothing but the image of death.
When the character's right, looks are a greater delight.
The love of country is more powerful than reason itself.
Sleep ... peace of the soul, who puttest care to flight.
He, who is not prepared today, will be less so tomorrow.
Everyone wishes that the man whom he fears would perish.
Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop
When there is plenty of wine, sorrow and worry take wing.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Riches, the incentives to evil, are dug out of the earth.
Beauty is heaven's gift, and how few can boast of beauty.
I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.
The punishment can be remitted; the crime is everlasting.
My intention is to tell of bodies changed into new forms.
Though the power be wanting, yet the wish is praiseworthy.
Endure and persist; this pain will turn to good by and by.
Fair peace becomes men; ferocious anger belongs to beasts.