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371. Resolution cometh to a man when Fortune is about to smile on him ; but Indolence appeareth when Fortune is about to leave.

372. Evil fate dulleth the faculties : but when Fortune is about to smile she first expandeth the intelligence.

373. What doth learning avail and all subtleties? It is the Spirit that is inside that prevaileth over all.

374. There are two things in the world which have nothing in common : Riches is one thing and Saintliness is quite another.

375. When the tide is against thee even good things turn to evil: and even evil things turn to good when the tide is on. Rh