A huge dog, tied by a chain, was painted on the wall and over it was written in capital letters 'Beware of the dog.'
Original text (Latin)
Original text (Latin)
A man who is always ready to believe what is told him will never do well.
With the mad it is necessary to be mad, unless you would be left all alone.
The mind wishes for what it has missed, and occupies itself with retrospective contemplation.
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