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Adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.

Plutarch

They 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.
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Myself Thinking Young
To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult.
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Difficult Easy
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
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
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.
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Inspirational Philosophy Wisdom
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
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
Courage consists not in hazarding without fear, but being resolutely minded in a just cause.
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Courage Fear Mindset
Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.
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Deep Listen Motivational Talk Yourself
Evidence of trust begets trust, and love is reciprocated by love.
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Evidence Love Trust
It is a true proverb, that if you live with a lame man, you will learn to limp.
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Advice Learning Live Man True
An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.
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Death Nation Rich
The whole like of a man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it.
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Enjoyment Man Time
Music, to create harmony, must investigate discord.
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Creation Deep Music
Adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.
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Adversity Balance Friendship Weigh
Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.
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Friendship Grief Prosperity

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