The character of a man is known from his conversations.

Let bravery be thy choice, but not bravado.
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The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.
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Being mortal, never pray for an untroubled life. Rather, ask the God to give you an enduring heart.
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I call a fig a fig, a spade a spade.
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It is not hoary hairs that bring wisdom; some have an old head on young shoulders.
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Shoulder Wisdom Young
All men have one refuge, a good friend, with whom you can weep and know that he does not smile.
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Known Man Refuge Smile
Fortune is no real thing. But men who cannot bear what comes to them In Nature’s way, give their own characters The name of Fortune.
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Of all wild beasts on earth or in sea, the greatest is a woman.
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Never ask the Gods for life set free from grief, but ask for courage that endureth long.
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Courage Endurance God Life
We live, not as we wish to, but as we can.
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Nothing is more useful than silence.
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One Liner Silence
Silence is often advantageous.
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Advantage One Liner Silence
It is not white hair that engenders wisdom.
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Hairs White Wisdom
Whom the gods love dies young.
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Death God Love Young
No just person ever became quickly rich.
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Person Quick Rich
The character of a man is known from his conversations.
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