The future bears down upon each one of us with all the hazards of the unknown. The only way out is through.
PLUTARCHThe future bears down upon each one of us with all the hazards of the unknown. The only way out is through.
PLUTARCHBut a man cannot by writing a bill of divorce to his vice get rid of all trouble at once, and enjoy tranquillity by living apart.
PLUTARCHEvidence of trust begets trust, and love is reciprocated by love.
PLUTARCHThe poor go to war, to fight and die for the delights, riches, and superfluities of others.
PLUTARCHIt does not follow, that because a particular work of art succeeds in charming us, its creator also deserves our admiration.
PLUTARCHWe ought indeed to shrink from and feel shame at what is base, but nature which is over-cautious to avoid blame may be gentle and kindly, but cannot be great.
PLUTARCHCourage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.
PLUTARCHNo beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.
PLUTARCHRather I fear on the contrary that while we banish painful thoughts we may banish memory as well.
PLUTARCHIt is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risks everything.
PLUTARCHIt is a true proverb, that if you live with a lame man, you will learn to limp.
PLUTARCHAll men whilst they are awake are in one common world: but each of them, when he is asleep, is in a world of his own.
PLUTARCHThey insist upon the shaving of the mustache, I think, in order that they may accustom the young men to obedience in the most trifling matters.
PLUTARCHI am all that hath been, and is, and shall be, and my veil no mortal has hitherto raised.
PLUTARCHIn words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
PLUTARCHAn imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.
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