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Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings.

He who gives each man his due, pays a debt and loses nothing himself.

It matters not how long you live but how well.

Don't turn back when you are just at the goal.

He who imposes his own talk on the circle, does not converse; he plays the master.

Fortune tosses off her wheel the destinies of kings.

Delay profits nothing but a hasty temper.

We get rid of bitter bile with bitter medicine.

It is vain to look for a defense against lightning.

It is more tolerable to be refused than deceived.

No good man ever grew rich all at once.

Forgetfulness is our only relief against losses.

Prosperity is ever providing itself with anxiet