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Remember what Simonides said, that he never repented that he had held his tongue, but often that he had spoken.

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A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.
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Darkness Sufficient Vice Virtue
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.
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Inspirational Philosophy Wisdom
I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent than the extent of my power or possessions.
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Excellence Knowledge Material Myself Power
The future bears down upon each one of us with all the hazards of the unknown. The only way out is through.
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Determination Future Oneself
The poor go to war, to fight and die for the delights, riches, and superfluities of others.
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Death Fight Rich War
I am all that hath been, and is, and shall be, and my veil no mortal has hitherto raised.
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Literature Myself
Of all the disorders in the soul, envy is the only one no one confesses to.
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Philosophy Soul Spiritual
Evidence of trust begets trust, and love is reciprocated by love.
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Evidence Love Trust
Vultures are the most righteous of birds: they do not attack even the smallest living creature.
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Animal Live Philosophy Right
To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult.
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Difficult Easy
No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.
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Anger Man Power Savage
I don’t need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.
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Change Deep Friendship Myself
Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.
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Deep Listen Motivational Talk Yourself
They insist upon the shaving of the mustache, I think, in order that they may accustom the young men to obedience in the most trifling matters.
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Myself Thinking Young
Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.
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Courage Oneself Philosophy
In a certain faraway land the cold is so intense that words freeze as soon as they are uttered, and after some time then thaw and become audible so that words spoken in winter go unheard until the next summer.
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Fantasy Season Talk Time Winter Word

Remember what Simonides said, that he never repented that he had held his tongue, but often that he had spoken.

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