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I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, while character comes from within.


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TITUS MACCIUS PLAUTUS Conquered, we conquer.
TITUS MACCIUS PLAUTUS No blessing lasts forever
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TITUS MACCIUS PLAUTUS Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.
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