The Wise and Ingenious Companion, French and English; / or, A Collection of the Wit of the Illustrious Persons, Both Ancient and Modern

by Abel Boyer

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The Samnites, laden with Riches, which they came to offer to Marius Curius their Conquerour, found him busy about cooking of Turneps for his Dinner. He refus’d their Presents, and told them for his Reason: A Man who can be contented with so course a Fare, has but little occasion either for your Gold or Silver.

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Les Samnites chargez de richesses qu’ils venoient offrir à Marius Curius leur vainqueur, le trouverent occupé à faire cuire des Navets pour son diner. Il refusa leurs presens, & leur dit pour raison: Un homme qui se contente d’une si maigre chere, n’a pas grand besoin de vôtre Or, ni de vôtre Argent.