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First listen, my friend, and then you may shriek and bluster.

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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
Tis not for us to warn a wilful sinner; We stay him not, but let him run his course, Till by misfortunes rous’d, his conscience wakes, And prompts him to appease th’ offended gods.
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Courses Fortune God Running Wake
Words give wings to the mind and make a man soar to heaven.
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Men Mindset Wings
A fox is subtlety itself.
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Animal Foxes
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
Open your mind before your mouth.
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Mind Mouths Yourself
One bush, they say, can never hide two thieves.
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Hide One Liner Theft Thieves
Times change. The vices of your age are stylish today.
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Age Change Time Today Vices
It should not prejudice my voice that I’m not born a man, if I say something advantageous to the present situation. For I’m taxed too, and as a toll provide men for the nation.
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Born Feminism Men Myself Nation Voice
An actor should refine public taste.
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Actors Taste
How can I study from below, that which is above?
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Deep Philosophy Study
Do not bandy words with your father, nor treat him as a dotard, nor reproach the old man, who has cherished you, with his age.
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Age Father Happiness Men
There is no beast, no rush of fire, like woman so untamed. She calmly goes her way where even panthers would be shamed.
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Fire Strong Untamed Wild Women
Evil events from evil causes spring.
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Evil Result Spring
An insult directed at the wicked is not to be censured; on the contrary, the honest man, if he has sense, can only applaud.
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Honesty Insult Men Praise
Let each man exercise the art he knows.
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Art Himself Life Strength

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