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“Ancient simplicity is gone...the people of today are satisfied with nothing but finery.”

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To make a fortune some assistance from fate is essential. Ability alone is insufficient.

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Take care! Kingdoms are destroyed by bandits, houses by rats, and widows by suitors.

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The first consideration for all, throughout life, is the earning of a living.

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Like ice beneath the sun's rays - to such poverty did he fall...his fortune melted to water.

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