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No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.

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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
Many things which cannot be overcome when they are together yielding themselves up when taken little by little.
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Philosophy Togetherness
In a certain faraway land the cold is so intense that words freeze as soon as they are uttered, and after some time then thaw and become audible so that words spoken in winter go unheard until the next summer.
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Fantasy Season Talk Time Winter Word
In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
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Character Mindset Seen Word
Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.
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Deep Listen Motivational Talk Yourself
Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.
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Friendship Grief Prosperity
But 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.
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Enjoyment Man Trouble Vice Writing
An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.
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Death Nation Rich
Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.
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Courage Oneself Philosophy
Painting is silent poetry.
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One Liner Poetry Silence
The superstitious man wishes he did not believe in gods, as the atheist does not, but fears to disbelieve in them.
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Atheist Believe Fear God Man
No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.
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Anger Man Power Savage
It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risks everything.
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Character Goodness Greatness Man
Vultures are the most righteous of birds: they do not attack even the smallest living creature.
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Animal Live Philosophy Right
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.
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Inspirational Philosophy Wisdom
Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.
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Happiness Talk Yourself

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