Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.
HERODOTUSSome give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; while others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before.
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The man of affluence is not in fact more happy than the possessor of a bare competency, unless, in addition to his wealth, the end of his life be fortunate. We often see misery dwelling in the midst of splendour, whilst real happiness is found in humbler stations.
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Those who are guided by reason are generally successful in their plans; those who are rash and precipitate seldom enjoy the favour of the gods.
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The worst part a man can suffer is to have insight into much and power over nothing.
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Happiness is not fame or riches or heroic virtues, but a state that will inspire posterity to think in reflecting upon our life, that it was the life they would wish to live.
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The most hateful grief of all human griefs is to have knowledge of a truth, but no power over the event.
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Remember that with her clothes a woman puts off her modesty.
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If you have two loaves of bread, keep one to nourish the body, but sell the other to buy hyacinths for the soul.
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I am bound to tell what I am told, but not in every case to believe it.
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The king’s might is greater than human, and his arm is very long.
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In peace sons bury fathers, but war violates the order of nature, and fathers bury sons.
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The trials of living and the pangs of disease make even the short span of life too long.
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Chances rule men and not men chances.
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The most hateful human misfortune is for a wise man to have no influence.
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Men trust their ears less than their eyes.
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Whatever comes from God is impossible for a man to turn back.
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