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Nothing Is Too Absurd To Be Said By Some Of The Philosophers.

Art Is Born Of The Observation And Investigation Of Nature.

It Shows A Weak Mind Not To Bear Prosperity As Well As Adversity With Moderation.

Rashness Belongs To Youth; Prudence To Old Age.

That Which Is Usually Called Dotage Is Not The Weak Point Of All Old Men, But Only Of Such As Are Distinguished By Their Levity.