The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification being deferred.
PLINY THE ELDERExample is the softest and least invidious way of commanding.
More Pliny the Elder Quotes
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There is, to be sure, no evil without something good.
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True happiness consists in being considered deserving of it.
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His only fault is that he has no fault.
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Human nature craves novelty.
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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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Why do we believe that in all matters the odd numbers are more powerful?
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The enjoyments of this life are not equal to its evils.
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Human nature is fond of novelty.
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Now, that the sovereign power and deity, whatsoever it is, should have regard of mankind, is a toy and vanity worthy to be laughed at.
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No book so bad but some part may be of use.
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We live by reposing trust in each other.
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The great business of man is to improve his mind, and govern his manners; all other projects and pursuits, whether in our power to compass or not, are only amusements.
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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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….shellfish are the prime cause of the decline of morals and the adaptation of an extravagant lifestyle.
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True glory consists in doing what deserves to be written, and writing what deserves to be read.
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