Many among men are they who set high the show of honor, yet break justice.
AESCHYLUSThey sent forth men to battle, But no such men return; And home, to claim their welcome, Come ashes in an urn.
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My heart’s a dance of fear.
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There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief.
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Against necessity, against its strength, no one can fight and win.
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In the lack of judgment great harm arises, but one vote cast can set right a house.
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We spoil ourselves with scruples long as things go well.
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Call no man happy till he is dead.
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Death is easier than a wretched life; and better never to have born than to live and fare badly.
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A world of wealth is trash if men are wanting; men who have no wealth never find fortune smiling as their strength deserves.
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God’s most lordly gift to man is decency of mind.
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She looked just like a painting dying to speak.
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Married love between man and woman is bigger than oaths guarded by right of nature.
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Reverence for parents stands written among the three laws of most revered righteousness.
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Arrogance is truly the child of impiety, but from health of soul comes happiness, dear to all, much prayed for.
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Words are doctors for the diseased temper.
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Fear is stronger than arms.
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