We always long for the forbidden things, and desire what is denied us.

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If the head is lost, all that perishes is the individual; if the balls are lost, all of human nature perishes.

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Tell the truth and shame the devil.

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Wisdom entereth not into a malicious mind.

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When I drink, I think; and when I think, I drink.

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It is my feeling that Time ripens all things; with Time all things are revealed; Time is the father of truth.

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I have known many who could not when they would, for they had not done it when they could.

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There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and benevolence, they receive harm and vexation.

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Debts and lies are generally mixed together.

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Everything comes in time to those who can wait.

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