I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent than the extent of my power or possessions.
PLUTARCHI would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent than the extent of my power or possessions.
PLUTARCHCourage consists not in hazarding without fear, but being resolutely minded in a just cause.
PLUTARCHAll men whilst they are awake are in one common world: but each of them, when he is asleep, is in a world of his own.
PLUTARCHAdversity is the only balance to weigh friends.
PLUTARCHCharacter is simply a habit long continued.
PLUTARCHRather I fear on the contrary that while we banish painful thoughts we may banish memory as well.
PLUTARCHIt is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risks everything.
PLUTARCHCourage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.
PLUTARCHThey 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.
PLUTARCHA mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted.
PLUTARCHDo not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.
PLUTARCHWe 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.
PLUTARCHThe future bears down upon each one of us with all the hazards of the unknown. The only way out is through.
PLUTARCHIt is a true proverb, that if you live with a lame man, you will learn to limp.
PLUTARCHPainting is silent poetry.
PLUTARCHMusic, to create harmony, must investigate discord.
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