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Many Words Befall Men, Mean And Noble Alike; Do Not Be Astonished By Them, Nor Allow Yourself To Be Constrained.

When The Wise Man Opens His Mouth, The Beauties Of His Soul Present Themselves To The View, Like The Statues In A Temple.

Do Not Talk A Little On Many Subjects, But Much On A Few.

One Must Choose In All Things A Mean Just And Good.

Know That Death Comes To Everyone, And That Wealth Will Sometimes Be Acquired, Sometimes Lost. Whatever Griefs Mortals Suffer By Divine Chance, Whatever Destiny You Have, Endure It And Do Not Complain. But It Is Right To Improve It As Much As You Can, And Remember This: Fate Does Not Give Very Many Of These Griefs To Good People.