Famous quotes containing the words common, mode and/or gain:
“Though a thousand miles apart, two lovers destined to meet are joined by a common thread.”
—Chinese proverb.
“The love of their country is with them only a mode of flattering its master; as soon as they think that master can no longer hear, they speak of everything with a frankness which is the more startling because those who listen to it become responsible.”
—Marquis De Custine (17901857)
“Give way to your opponent; thus will you gain the crown of victory.”
—Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso)
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