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How does it happen, Maecenas, that no one is content with that lot in life which he has chosen, or which chance has thrown in his way, but praises those who follow a different course? [Lat., Qui fit, Maecenas, ut nemo quam sibi sortem, Seu ratio dederit, seu fors objecerit, illa Contentus vivat? laudet diversa sequentes.]

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The illustration which solves one difficulty by raising another, settles nothing. [Lat., Nil agit exemplum, litem quod lite resolvit.]

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The glory is for those who deserve.

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There is nothing assured to mortals.

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When evil times prevail, take care to preserve the serenity of your hear.

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His anger is easily excited and appeased, and he changes from hour to hour.

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Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.

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Doctrina sed vim promovet insitam. Instruction enlarges the natural powers of the mind.

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For everything divine and human, virtue, fame, and honor, now obey the alluring influence of riches.

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And seek for truth in the groves of Academe.

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A pauper in the midst of wealth.

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Seize the day, and put the least possible trust in tomorrow.

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You must often make erasures if you mean to write what is worthy of being read a second time; and don't labor for the admiration of the crowd, but be content with a few choice readers.

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I hate the uncultivated crowd and keep them at a distance. Favour me by your tongues (keep silence). [Lat., Odi profanum vulgus et arceo. Favete linguis.]

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Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has passed his life in seclusion.

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Don't just put it off and think about it!

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Keep clear of courts: a homely life transcends The vaunted bliss of monarchs and their friends.

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Let's put a limit to the scramble for money. ... Having got what you wanted, you ought to begin to bring that struggle to an end.

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In the capacious urn of death, every name is shaken. [Lat., Omne capax movet urna nomen.]

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Dispel the cold, bounteously replenishing the hearth with logs.

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