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" Know then thyself, presume not God to scan; The proper study of mankind is man. "

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" But Satan now is wiser than of yore, and tempts by making rich, not making poor. "

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" Get place and wealth, if possible with grace; if not, by any means get wealth and place. "

" A person who is too nice an observer of the business of the crowd, like one who is too curious in observing the labor of bees, will often be stung for his curiosity. "

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