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He who laughs on Friday will weep on Sunday.

— Jean Racine

Tel qui rit vendredi, dimanche pleurera.

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And greedy Acheron does not relinquish its prey.

The happiness of the wicked flows away as a torrent.

I fear God, dear Abner, and I have no other fear.

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He who will travel far spares his steed.

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