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 He who has prospered in life, should stay at home.

The builder of a house should not leave it unfinished.

The courage of the soldiers depends upon the wisdom of the general.

Avoid the sweet which is like to become bitter.

The rewards of talent and fortune are offered to all.

Pleasant is the remembrance of the ills that are past.

When life passes agreeably is the best time to die.

The more promptly bestowed, the greater the kindness.

Avoid cupidity, and you conquer a kingdom.

The less a mortal desires, the less he needs.

How hard his fate, who grows old through anxiety.

A kindness should be received in the spirit that prompted it.

There is no need of spurs when the horse is running away.

In place of giving an angry man arms, we should take them away.

Speed itself is slow when cupidity waits.