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Democritus Quote - More men have become great through practice than by nature.

More men have become great through practice than by nature.

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The brave man is not only he who overcomes the enemy, but he who is stronger than pleasures.
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Brave Enemy Man Overcome Pleasure Strong
Good means not [merely] not to do wrong, but rather not to desire to do wrong.
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Desire Goodness Intention Wisdom Wrong
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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You 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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Alone Deed Desire False Man True
No power and no treasure can outweigh the extension of our knowledge.
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Happiness does not reside in strength or money; it lies in rightness and many-sidedness.
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Happiness Money Strength
More men have become great through practice than by nature.
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Experience Men Motivational Nature Practice Work Hard
Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.
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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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Choice Daughter Fortunate Man Son
The wise man belongs to all countries, for the home of a great soul is the whole world.
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Country Greatness Home Man Soul Wise World
It is hard to fight desire; but to control it is the sign of a reasonable man.
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Control Desire Fight Man Reason
Some men are masters of cities, but are enslaved to women.
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Moderation multiplies pleasures, and increases pleasure.
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Moderation Pleasure
Good breeding in cattle depends on physical health, but in men on a well-formed character.
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Breed Cattle Character Health Physical
One should practice much sense, not much learning.
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The word is the shadow of the deed.
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