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There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.

Vitanda est improba Siren Desidia.

And I endeavour to subdue circumstances to myself, and not myself to circumstances. [Lat., Et mihi res, non me rebus, subjungere conor.]

What the discordant harmony of circumstances would and could effect. [Lat., Quid velit et possit rerum concordia discors.]

Every man cannot go to Corinthum. [Lat., Non cuivis homini contingit adire Corinthum.]

Be this thy brazen bulwark, to keep a clear conscience, and never turn pale with guilt.

The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of those who covet nothing.

Those who want much, are always much in need; happy the man to whom God gives with a sparing hand what is sufficient for his wants.

Let me posses what I now have, or even less, so that I may enjoy my remaining days, if Heaven grant any to remain.

The man who is just and resolute will not be moved from his settled purpose, either by the misdirected rage of his fellow citizens, or by the threats of an imperious tryant.

One man with courage makes a majority.

It is grievous to be caught.

A crafty knave needs no broker.

Naked I seek the camp of those who desire nothing.

Never despair while under the guidance and auspices of Teucer.

Though your threshing floor grind a hundred thousand bushels of corn, not for that reason will your stomach hold more than mine.

The consummate pleasure is not in the costly flavour, but in yourself. Do you seek for sauce for sweating?

A stomach that is seldom empty despises common food.

If you would have me weep, you must first of all feel grief yourself.