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The superstitious man wishes he did not believe in gods, as the atheist does not, but fears to disbelieve in them.

Plutarch

Remember what Simonides said, that he never repented that he had held his tongue, but often that he had spoken.
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Regret Remember Talk
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
A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.
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Darkness Sufficient Vice Virtue
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
The fact is that men who know nothing of decency in their own lives are only too ready to launch foul slanders against their betters and to offer them up as victims to the evil deity of popular envy.
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Evil Live Man Victim
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.
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Inspirational Philosophy Wisdom
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
Evidence of trust begets trust, and love is reciprocated by love.
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Evidence Love Trust
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
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
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
Vultures are the most righteous of birds: they do not attack even the smallest living creature.
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Animal Live Philosophy Right
In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
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Character Mindset Seen Word
To make no mistakes is not in the power of man, but from their errors and mistakes, the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.
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Future Man Mistake Power Wisdom
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
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

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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