Select Proverbs of All Nations Wise Sayings And Maxims of the Ancient Fathers
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Cicero. Things past may be repented, but not recalled. Livy. A philosopher being asked what was the first thing necessary to win the love of a woman, an- swered opportunity. Time is the herald of truth. Cicero. PROVERBS OF ALL NATIONS. 241 VIRTUE. It is difficult to persuade mankind that the love of virtue is the love of themselves. Cicero. Some, by admiring other men's virtues, become enemies to their own vices. Bias. The remembrance of a well spent life is sweet. Praise is the hire of virtue.... Cicero. In doing what we ought we deserve no praise because it is our duty. Augustine. What you would not have done to yourselves, never do to others. Alexander Saverus. One ought to remember kindnesses received, and forget those we have done. Chile. A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. Do good to your friend, that he may be more wholly yours ; to your enemy, that he may become }our friend. Cleobulus. Such as have virtue always in their mouths, and neglect it in practice, are like a harp, which emits a sound pleasing to others, while itself is insensible of the music.
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