If a man's fortune does not fit him, it is like the shoe in the story; if too large it trips him up, if too small it pinches him.
From Horace
The envious man grows lean at the success of his neighbor.
In labouring to be concise, I become obscure.
Your own safety is at stake when your neighbor's wall is ablaze.
Pale death, with impartial step, knocks at the hut of the poor and the towers of kings.
Always keep your composure. You can't score from the penalty box; and to win, you have to score.
Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.
Begin, be bold and venture to be wise.
A portion of mankind take pride in their vices and pursue their purpose; many more waver between doing what is right and complying with what is wrong.
A shoe that is too large is apt to trip one, and when too small, to pinch the feet. So it is with those whose fortune does not suit them.
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