Why do we believe that in all matters the odd numbers are more powerful?
PLINY THE ELDERBut with man, — by Hercules! most of his misfortunes are occasioned by man.
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When collapse is imminent, the little rodents flee.
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But with man, — by Hercules! most of his misfortunes are occasioned by man.
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The brain is the citadel of sense perception.
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No man’s abilities are so remarkably shining as not to stand in need of a proper opportunity.
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It has become quite a common proverb that in wine there is truth (In Vino Veritas).
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How many things… are looked upon as quite impossible until they have been actually effected?
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The lust of avarice as so totally seized upon mankind that their wealth seems rather to possess them than they possess their wealth.
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Better do nothing than do ill.
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Let honor be to us as strong an obligation as necessity is to others.
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We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar off.
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True happiness consists in being considered deserving of it.
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Most men are afraid of a bad name, but few fear their consciences.
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Hope is a working-man’s dream.
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Accustom yourself to master and overcome things of difficulty; for if you observe, the left hand for want of practice is insignificant, and not adapted to general business; yet it holds the bridle better than the right, from constant use.
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Nature is to be found in her entirety nowhere more than in her smallest creatures.
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