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 It is more agreeable to be envied than pitied.

Crimes are encouraged by overlooking petty offenses.

Detain a man against his will, and you urge him to depart.

Shun an angry man for a moment—your enemy forever.

Anger thinks crime justifiable.

Every word of the angry man conveys a reproach.

When the angry man grows cool, he is angry with himself.

That mortal needs least, who wishes least.

Treat your friend as if he might become an enemy.

Put such confidences in your friend, that he shall find no cause to become an enemy.

Where one has led the way, another may follow.

Every excellence continues unknown, which fame does not blaze abroad.

Pleasant to see, is the stain from the blood of an enemy.

No pleasure endures unseasoned by variety.