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Where wisdom is called for, force is of little use.

Herodotus

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
A woman takes off her claim to respect along with her garments.
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Naked Respect Women
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
Illness strikes men when they are exposed to change.
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Change Men Resistance
The king’s might is greater than human, and his arm is very long.
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Greatness Human Kings Power
All men’s gains are the fruit of venturing.
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Business Inspirational Men Result
Whatever comes from God is impossible for a man to turn back.
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Divine God Impossible Men People
The most hateful human misfortune is for a wise man to have no influence.
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Fortune Hate Human Men Wisdom
It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing.
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Alone Equality Freedom Goodness Talk
Force has no place where there is need of skill.
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Force Military Need Skill
Men trust their ears less than their eyes.
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Eyes Man Music Trust
The period of a [Persian] boy’s education is between the ages of five and twenty, and he is taught three things only: to ride, to use the bow, and to speak the truth.
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Age Chilren Education
Of all possessions a friend is the most precious.
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Friendship Material Value
Where wisdom is called for, force is of little use.
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Force Little Wisdom
How can a monarchy be a suitable thing, which allows a man to do as he pleases with none to hold him to account. And even if you were to take the best man on earth, and put him into a monarchy, you put outside him the thoughts that usually guide him.
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Himself Men Politics Rule
In soft regions are born soft men.
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Born Life Men

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