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It is right that the good should be happy, that the wicked and the impious on the other hand, should be miserable; that is a truth, I believe, which no one will gainsay.

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Men of sense often learn from their enemies. It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls and ships of war.
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Friendship Wall War
Poverty, the most fearful monster that ever drew breath.
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Evil Fear Poor
The gods, my dear simple fellow, are a mere expression coined by vulgar superstition. We frown upon such coinage here.
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Expression God Simplicity
Thou shouldst not decide until thou hast heard what both have to say.
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Ethics Fairness Justice
Why, I’d like nothing better than to achieve some bold adventure, worthy of our trip.
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Achievement Adventure Journey Travel
Love is merely the name for the desire and pursuit of the whole.
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Desire Love Names Philosophy Pursuit
By words the mind is winged.
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Mindset Wings Word
It is right that the good should be happy, that the wicked and the impious on the other hand, should be miserable; that is a truth, I believe, which no one will gainsay.
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Believe Evil Hands
Words give wings to the mind and make a man soar to heaven.
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Men Mindset Wings
The old are in a second childhood.
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Age Childhood Old Age One Liner
Open your mouth and shut your eyes and see what Zeus will send you.
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Atheist Eye Mouth
Let each man exercise the art he knows.
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Art Himself Life Strength
Even if you persuade me, you won’t persuade me.
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Change Yourself
Surely you do not believe in the gods. What’s your argument? Where’s your proof?
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Argument Atheist Believe God Religion
Comedy too can sometimes discern what is right. I shall not please, but I shall say what is true.
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Comedy Right True
Old age is second childhood.
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Age Childhood Old Age One Liner

It is right that the good should be happy, that the wicked and the impious on the other hand, should be miserable; that is a truth, I believe, which no one will gainsay.

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It is right that the good should be happy, that the wicked and the impious on the other hand, should be miserable; that is a truth, I believe, which no one will gainsay.

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