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When a man laughs at his troubles he loses a great many friends. T

When a man laughs at his troubles he loses a great many friends. They never forgive the loss of their prerogative. – Francis Bacon

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But men must know, that in this theatre of mans life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on. – Francis Bacon

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Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words or in good order. – Francis Bacon

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