Envy creates the beginning of strife.
DEMOCRITUSYou can tell the man who rings true from the man who rings false, not by his deeds alone, but also by his desires.
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To a wise and good man the whole earth is his fatherland.
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Good breeding in cattle depends on physical health, but in men on a well-formed character.
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Everything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity.
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The pride of youth is in strength and beauty, the pride of old age is in discretion.
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The man who is fortunate in his choice of son-in-law gains a son; the man unfortunate in his choice loses his daughter also.
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The brave man is not only he who overcomes the enemy, but he who is stronger than pleasures.
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The animal needing something knows how much it needs, the man does not.
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If thou suffer injustice, console thyself; the true unhappiness is in doing it.
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Tis hard to fight with anger, but the prudent man keeps it under control.
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Reason is often a more powerful persuader than gold.
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Moderation multiplies pleasures, and increases pleasure.
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I would rather discover one true cause than gain the kingdom of Persia.
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Fortune provides a man’s table with luxuries, virtue with only a frugal meal.
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One should practice much sense, not much learning.
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Men will cease to be fools only when they cease to be men.
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