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Democritus Quote - The man enslaved to wealth can never be honest.

The man enslaved to wealth can never be honest.

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Sexual intercourse is a slight attack of apoplexy.
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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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Everywhere man blames nature and fate yet his fate is mostly but the echo of his character and passion, his mistakes and his weaknesses.
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My enemy is not the man who wrongs me, but the man who means to wrong me.
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It is hard to fight desire; but to control it is the sign of a reasonable man.
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Envy creates the beginning of strife.
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Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.
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Moderation multiplies pleasures, and increases pleasure.
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Reason is often a more powerful persuader than gold.
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I would rather discover one true cause than gain the kingdom of Persia.
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Tis hard to fight with anger, but the prudent man keeps it under control.
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Poverty in a democracy is as much to be preferred to what is called prosperity under despots, as freedom is to slavery.
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Nature and education are somewhat similar. The latter transforms man, and in so doing creates a second nature.
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Medicine heals diseases of the body, wisdom frees the soul from passions.
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The wrongdoer is more unfortunate than the man wronged.
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If your desires are not great, a little will seem much to you; for small appetite makes poverty equivalent to wealth.
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