Part 18 (2/2)

Of pleasures, those which occur most rarely give the most delight.

XII

Exceed due measure, and the most delightful things become the least delightful.

XIII

The anger of an ape--the threat of a flatterer:--these deserve equal regard.

XIV

Chastise thy pa.s.sions that they avenge not themselves upon thee.

XV

No man is free who is not master of himself.

XVI

A s.h.i.+p should not ride on a single anchor, nor life on a single hope.

XVII

Fortify thyself with contentment: that is an impregnable stronghold.

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