Indeed, what is there that does not appear marvelous when it comes to our knowledge for the first time? How many things, too, are looked up on as quite impossible until they have been actually effected?
PLINY THE ELDERNo one is wise at all times.
More Pliny the Elder Quotes
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Truth comes out in wine.
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Always act in such a way as to secure the love of your neighbour.
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In these matters the only certainty is that nothing is certain.
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No one is wise at all times.
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Our civilization depends largely on paper.
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Why do we believe that in all matters the odd numbers are more powerful?
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An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit.
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I would have a man generous to his country, his neighbors, his kindred, his friends, and most of all his poor friends. Not like some who are most lavish with those who are able to give most of them.
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It is generally much more shameful to lose a good reputation than never to have acquired it.
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How many things… are looked upon as quite impossible until they have been actually effected?
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Human nature is fond of novelty.
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As land is improved by sowing it with various seeds, so is the mind by exercising it with different studies.
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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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In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.
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War should neither be feared nor provoked.
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