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I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent than the extent of my power or possessions.

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
Evidence of trust begets trust, and love is reciprocated by love.
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Evidence Love Trust
Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.
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Friendship Grief Prosperity
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.
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Inspirational Philosophy Wisdom
I don’t need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.
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Change Deep Friendship Myself
Courage consists not in hazarding without fear, but being resolutely minded in a just cause.
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Courage Fear Mindset
No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.
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Anger Man Power Savage
Neither blame nor praise yourself.
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Blame One Liner Praise Self Love Yourself
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
The truly pious must negotiate a difficult course between the precipice of godlessness and the marsh of superstition.
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Difficult God True
We 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.
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Feeling Greatness Nature Shame
To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult.
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Difficult Easy
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
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
Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.
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Happiness Talk Yourself
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

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