Better give than not to have to give.
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Ask my companion if I be a thief.Italian
That which the wise man does first, the fool does last.
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Wealth conquered Rome after Rome had conquered the world.
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He is not poor that hath not much, but he that craves much.
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He would be a good one to send for death.
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If someone betrays you once, it's his fault. If he betrays you twice, it's your fault.
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