He who confers a favor should at once forget it, if he is not to show a sordid ungenerous spirit. To remind a man of a kindness conferred and to talk of it, is little different from reproach.
DEMOSTHENESHe who confers a favor should at once forget it, if he is not to show a sordid ungenerous spirit. To remind a man of a kindness conferred and to talk of it, is little different from reproach.
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It is the natural disposition of all men to listen with pleasure to abuse and slander of their neighbour, and to hear with impatience those who utter praises of themselves.
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Great and unexpected successes are often the cause of foolish rushing into acts of extravagance.
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Success has a great tendency to conceal and throw a veil over the evil deeds of men.
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Close alliances with despots are never safe for free states.
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The end of wisdom is consultation and deliberation.
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The man who flies shall fight again.
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By persistent labor man may attain to all excellence.
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Nothing is more easy than to deceive one’s self, as our affections are subtle persuaders.
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Nothing is easier than self-deceit.
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I decline to buy repentance at the cost of ten thousand drachmas.
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As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not; so men are proved, by their speeches, whether they be wise or foolish.
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Every dictator is an enemy of freedom, an opponent of law.
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