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14 Age conceals the lascivious character; age also reveals it.

Bitter for a free man is the bondage of debt.

Even when we get what we wish, it is not ours.

We are interested in others, when they are interested in us.

Every one excels in something in which another fails.

Do not find your happiness in another's sorrow.

An angry lover tells himself many lies.

A lover, like a torch, burns the more fiercely the more agitated.

Lovers know what they want, but not what they need.

A lover's suspicions are a waking man's dreams.

There is not penalty attached to a lover's oath.

The anger of lovers renews the strength of love.

A god could hardly love and be wise.

Love is youth's privilege, but an old man's shame.

If your parent is just, revere him; if not, bear with him.