Nature has given the opportunity of happiness to all, knew they but how to use it.
Natura beatis,
omnibus esse dedit, si quis cognoverit uti.
omnibus esse dedit, si quis cognoverit uti.
Original text (Latin)
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Nothing is more annoying than a low man raised to a high position.
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