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I am all that hath been, and is, and shall be, and my veil no mortal has hitherto raised.

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The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.
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Inspirational Philosophy Wisdom
May I never sit where it is impossible for me to get up and offer my seat to an older man?
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Impossible Man Myself
In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
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Character Mindset Seen Word
Remember what Simonides said, that he never repented that he had held his tongue, but often that he had spoken.
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Regret Remember Talk
Character is simply a habit long continued.
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Character Habit One Liner
Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.
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Happiness Talk Yourself
I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent than the extent of my power or possessions.
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Excellence Knowledge Material Myself Power
To the Dolphin alone, beyond all other, nature has granted what the best philosophers seek: friendship for no advantage.
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Alone Beyond Friendship Nature Philosophy Seek
An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.
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Death Nation Rich
I am all that hath been, and is, and shall be, and my veil no mortal has hitherto raised.
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Literature Myself
Courage consists not in hazarding without fear, but being resolutely minded in a just cause.
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Courage Fear Mindset
Vultures are the most righteous of birds: they do not attack even the smallest living creature.
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Animal Live Philosophy Right
Adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.
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Adversity Balance Friendship Weigh
Of all the disorders in the soul, envy is the only one no one confesses to.
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Philosophy Soul Spiritual
A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.
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Darkness Sufficient Vice Virtue
A mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted.
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Fire Light Mindset

I am all that hath been, and is, and shall be, and my veil no mortal has hitherto raised.

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