Happiness does not reside in strength or money; it lies in rightness and many-sidedness.
DEMOCRITUSGood breeding in cattle depends on physical health, but in men on a well-formed character.
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Disease of the home and of the life comes about in the same way as that of the body.
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The wise man’s home is the universe.
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People sometimes rationalize their greed by saying that it is all for the good of their children but this is nothing but an excuse they use to make their despicable actions appear respectable and praiseworthy.
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Tis hard to fight with anger, but the prudent man keeps it under control.
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Poverty in a democracy is as much to be preferred to what is called prosperity under despots, as freedom is to slavery.
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I would rather discover one true cause than gain the kingdom of Persia.
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It is better to destroy one’s own errors than those of others.
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The sweetest things become the most bitter by excess.
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The animal needing something knows how much it needs, the man does not.
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Reason is often a more powerful persuader than gold.
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Virtue isn’t not wronging others but not wishing to wrong others.
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Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.
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The person who can laugh with life has developed deep roots with confidence and faith-faith in oneself, in people and in the world, as contrasted to negative ideas with distrust and discouragement.
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Tis hard to fight with anger, but the prudent man keeps it under control.
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Moderation multiplies pleasures, and increases pleasure.
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