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

Plutarch

Of all the disorders in the soul, envy is the only one no one confesses to.
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Philosophy Soul Spiritual
The superstitious man wishes he did not believe in gods, as the atheist does not, but fears to disbelieve in them.
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Atheist Believe Fear God Man
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
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
Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.
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Happiness Talk Yourself
To the Dolphin alone, beyond all other, nature has granted what the best philosophers seek: friendship for no advantage.
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Alone Beyond Friendship Nature Philosophy Seek
Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.
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Deep Listen Motivational Talk Yourself
A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.
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Darkness Sufficient Vice Virtue
Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.
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Friendship Grief Prosperity
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
No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.
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Anger Man Power Savage
The whole of life is but a moment of time. It is our duty, therefore to use it, not to misuse it.
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Deep Friendship Struggle
A mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted.
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Fire Light Mindset
Neither blame nor praise yourself.
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Blame One Liner Praise Self Love Yourself
The whole like of a man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it.
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Enjoyment Man Time
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

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

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