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Wisdom is the conqueror of fortune.

Victrix fortunæ sapientia.

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Every man's credit is proportioned to the money which he has in his chest.

The love of money grows as the money itself grows.

I only feel, but want the power to paint.

What is there that you enter upon so favorably as not to repent of the undertaking and the accomplishment of your wish?

Their conversation was brief, and their desire was to be silent.

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