Know thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you can do.
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Anand Thakur
Know thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you can do.
MENANDERIt is not white hair that engenders wisdom.
MENANDERHe who labors diligently need never despair.
MENANDERIf you want to live your whole life free from pain you must become either a god or else a corpse. Consider other men’s troubles and that will comfort you.
MENANDERDo not fight against Providence; nor bring more heavy weather to the storm. Face what is already there.
MENANDERA man that runs away may fight again.
MENANDERHope saves a person in the midst of misfortunes.
MENANDERWhy should he who is scared be careful?
MENANDERWhom the gods love dies young.
MENANDERNo man alive can say, This shall not happen to me.
MENANDERAt times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool.
MENANDERBeing mortal, never pray for an untroubled life. Rather, ask the God to give you an enduring heart.
MENANDERAll men have one refuge, a good friend, with whom you can weep and know that he does not smile.
MENANDERNothing has happened to you unless you make much of it.
MENANDERLet bravery be thy choice, but not bravado.
MENANDERNever ask the Gods for life set free from grief, but ask for courage that endureth long.
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