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I am bound to tell what I am told, but not in every case to believe it.

Herodotus

If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it.
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Fun Himself Men relief Serious
We are less convinced by what we hear than by what we see.
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Convinced Nature See
The man of affluence is not in fact more happy than the possessor of a bare competency, unless, in addition to his wealth, the end of his life be fortunate. We often see misery dwelling in the midst of splendour, whilst real happiness is found in humbler stations.
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Happiness Humble Life Reality
Where wisdom is called for, force is of little use.
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Force Little Wisdom
Far better it is to have a stout heart always and suffer one’s share of evils, than to be ever fearing what may happen.
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Evil Fear Heart Suffering
Envy is so natural to human kind, that it cannot but arise.
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Character Envy Human Kind Nature
How much better a thing it is to be envied than to be pitied.
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Better Envy
But I like not these great successes of yours; for I know how jealous are the gods.
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God Greatness Jealous Success
When life is so burdensome death has become a sought after refuge.
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Death Life Refuge
Great things are won by great dangers.
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Danger Greatness Inspirational One Liner
Where even a falsehood must be told, let it be told.
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Falsehood Lying
If one is sufficiently lavish with time, everything possible happens.
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Inspirational Possible Time
The king’s might is greater than human, and his arm is very long.
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Greatness Human Kings Power
I know that human happiness never remains long in the same place.
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Happiness Human Philosophy Remain
The most hateful human misfortune is for a wise man to have no influence.
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Fortune Hate Human Men Wisdom
If someone were to put a proposition before men bidding them choose, after examination, the best customs in the world, each nation would certainly select its own
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Bidding Choice Men Nation World

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