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The idol broke in two, and what did he see? An immense number of coins
“People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.”
Appearances are deceptive.
“Better one safe way than a hundred on which you cannot reckon.”
Obscurity often brings safety.
It is best to prepare for the days of necessity.
We can easily represent things as we wish them to be.
Familiarity breeds contempt.
If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs.
“Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.”