Let not things, because they are common, enjoy for that the less share of our consideration.
PLINY THE ELDERIt [the earth] alone remains immoveable, whilst all things revolve round it.
More Pliny the Elder Quotes
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The agricultural population produces the bravest men, the most valiant soldiers,46 and a class of citizens the least given of all to evil designs.
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From the end spring new beginnings.
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An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit.
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Example is the softest and least invidious way of commanding.
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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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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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A dear bargain is always disagreeable, particularly as it is a reflection upon the buyer’s judgment.
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No one is wise at all times.
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Men are most apt to believe what they least understand; and through the lust of human wit obscure things are more easily credited.
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The best kind of wine is that which is most pleasant to him who drinks it.
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Man naturally yearns for novelty.
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Hope is the pillar that holds up the world. Hope is the dream of a waking man.
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The happier the moment the shorter.
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Wine maketh the band quivering, the eye watery, the night unquiet, lewd dreams, a stinking breath in the morning, and an utter forgetfulness of all things.
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Our civilization depends largely on paper.
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