A little in one's own pocket is better than much in another man's purse. Don Quixote
Consider thyself to be dead, and to have completed thy life up to the present time; and live according to nature the remainder which is allowed thee. Book VII
We may, indeed, indulge in sport and jest, but in the same way as we enjoy sleep or other relaxations, and only when we have satisfied the claims of our earnest, serious task On Duties
Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself. Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; For love is sufficient unto love. The Prophet
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