There is no such cozy combination as man and wife.
MENANDERIn many things it is not well to say, “Know thyself”; it is better to say, “Know others.”
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By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
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Conscience is a God to all mortals.
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The character of a man is known from his conversations.
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Why should he who is scared be careful?
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No man alive can say, This shall not happen to me.
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All men have one refuge, a good friend, with whom you can weep and know that he does not smile.
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Let bravery be thy choice, but not bravado.
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We live, not as we wish to, but as we can.
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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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Know thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you can do.
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A man that runs away may fight again.
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Of all wild beasts on earth or in sea, the greatest is a woman.
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It is not hoary hairs that bring wisdom; some have an old head on young shoulders.
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Silence is often advantageous.
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Art is man’s refuge from adversity.
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