Fly pleasure, which at last brings loss.
φεῦγ᾿ ἡδονὴν φέρουσαν ὕστερον βλάβην.
Original text (Ancient Greek)
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His nose he anoints, and thinks it plain
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Not in vain oaths should prudent men believe,
But put their trust in actions.
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