….shellfish are the prime cause of the decline of morals and the adaptation of an extravagant lifestyle.
PLINY THE ELDERSuicide is a privilege of man which deity does not possess.
More Pliny the Elder Quotes
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From the end spring new beginnings.
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It has become quite a common proverb that in wine there is truth (In Vino Veritas).
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The most valuable discoveries have found their origin in the most trivial accidents.
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Why do we believe that in all matters the odd numbers are more powerful?
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The great business of man is to improve his mind, and govern his manners; all other projects and pursuits, whether in our power to compass or not, are only amusements.
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Suicide is a privilege of man which deity does not possess.
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The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification being deferred.
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The only thing man knows instinctively is how to weep.
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The agricultural population produces the bravest men, the most valiant soldiers,46 and a class of citizens the least given of all to evil designs.
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Better do nothing than do ill.
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Human nature craves novelty.
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The brain is the highest of the organs in position, and it is protected by the vault of the head; it has no flesh or blood or refuse. It is the citadel of sense-perception.
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Now, that the sovereign power and deity, whatsoever it is, should have regard of mankind, is a toy and vanity worthy to be laughed at.
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The best plan is to profit by the folly of others.
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True happiness consists in being considered deserving of it.
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