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.
DEMOCRITUSYou can tell the man who rings true from the man who rings false, not by his deeds alone, but also by his desires.
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One should practice much sense, not much learning.
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It is greed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.
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Immoderate desire is the mark of a child, not a man.
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It is hard to fight desire; but to control it is the sign of a reasonable man.
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Moderation multiplies pleasures, and increases pleasure.
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Reason is often a more powerful persuader than gold.
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Sexual intercourse is a slight attack of apoplexy.
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The man who is fortunate in his choice of son-in-law gains a son; the man unfortunate in his choice loses his daughter also.
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The wise man belongs to all countries, for the home of a great soul is the whole world.
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Nature has buried truth deep in the bottom of the sea.
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More men have become great through practice than by nature.
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Nature and education are somewhat similar. The latter transforms man, and in so doing creates a second nature.
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Tis hard to fight with anger, but the prudent man keeps it under control.
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Everything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity.
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Men should strive to think much and know little.
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