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It is not fitting that the evil produced by men should be imputed to things; let those bear the blame who make an ill use of things in themselves good. - [Intemperance] Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity. - [Adversity] What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly. - attributed to, by Alain [Devil : Proverbs] Whetstones are not themselves able to cut, but make iron sharp and capable of cutting. - [Teaching] If you be a lover of instruction, you will be well instructed. - Ad Doemonicum, inscribed in golden letter over his school according to Roger Ascham in his "Schoolmaster" [Teaching]
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