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the sayings of publius syrus.

596.

You cannot put the same shoe on every foot.

597.

Do not suppose every thing will come to pass as you have arranged for it.

598.

He bids fair to grow wise, who has discovered that he is not so.

599.

Don't consider how many you can please, but whom.

600.

Good fortune does not always lend a ready ear.

601.

It is not safe to indulge in a play of wits with kings.

602.

It is never too late to take the road to rectitude.

603.

To yield to our friends is not to be overcome, but to conquer.

604.

There is no pleasure which continued enjoyment cannot render disgusting.

605.

Misfortune is most men's greatest punishment.

606.

Of all men, the bad man's fellow can be most readily found.

607.

Never thrust upon another the burden you cannot carry yourself.

608.

Pity is well spoken of in all lands.

609.

There is no great evil which does not bring with it some advantage.