I would rather be ignorant than knowledgeable of evils.
AESCHYLUSWe spoil ourselves with scruples long as things go well.
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Many among men are they who set high the show of honor, yet break justice.
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It is always in season for old men to learn.
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It’s not the oath that makes us believe the man, but the man the oath.
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Horror gives place to wonder at your true account; The rest outstrips our comprehension; we give up.
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They 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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Sweet is a grief well ended.
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In every enterprise is no greater evil than bad companionship.
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Unanimous hatred is the greatest medicine for a human community.
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By time and age full many things are taught.
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Better to die on your feet than live on your knees.
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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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Rumours voiced by women come to nothing.
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Fear is stronger than arms.
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By the sword you did your work, and by the sword you die.
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The reward of suffering is experience.
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