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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.

Plutarch

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
Of all the disorders in the soul, envy is the only one no one confesses to.
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Philosophy Soul Spiritual
It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risks everything.
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Character Goodness Greatness Man
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
Character is simply a habit long continued.
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Character Habit One Liner
We ought indeed to shrink from and feel shame at what is base, but nature which is over-cautious to avoid blame may be gentle and kindly, but cannot be great.
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Feeling Greatness Nature Shame
Courage consists not in hazarding without fear, but being resolutely minded in a just cause.
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Courage Fear Mindset
Come and take them.
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Minimalism One Liner
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
May I never sit where it is impossible for me to get up and offer my seat to an older man?
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Impossible Man Myself
It is a true proverb, that if you live with a lame man, you will learn to limp.
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Advice Learning Live Man True
It does not follow, that because a particular work of art succeeds in charming us, its creator also deserves our admiration.
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Art Creation Deserve
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 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
Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.
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Happiness Talk Yourself
The truly pious must negotiate a difficult course between the precipice of godlessness and the marsh of superstition.
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Difficult God True

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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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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