The whole of life is but a moment of time. It is our duty, therefore to use it, not to misuse it.
PLUTARCHTo the Dolphin alone, beyond all other, nature has granted what the best philosophers seek: friendship for no advantage.
More Plutarch Quotes
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Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause.
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It does not follow, that because a particular work of art succeeds in charming us, its creator also deserves our admiration.
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Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.
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Painting is silent poetry.
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A mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted.
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I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent than the extent of my power or possessions.
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To make no mistakes is not in the power of man, but from their errors and mistakes, the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.
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Courage consists not in hazarding without fear, but being resolutely minded in a just cause.
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In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
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No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.
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Evidence of trust begets trust, and love is reciprocated by love.
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An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.
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Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.
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The future bears down upon each one of us with all the hazards of the unknown. The only way out is through.
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Music, to create harmony, must investigate discord.
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