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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

No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.
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Anger Man Power Savage
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 whole like of a man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it.
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Enjoyment Man Time
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
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.
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Inspirational Philosophy Wisdom
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
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
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
A mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted.
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Fire Light Mindset
Many things which cannot be overcome when they are together yielding themselves up when taken little by little.
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Philosophy Togetherness
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
To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult.
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Difficult Easy
Character is simply a habit long continued.
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Character Habit 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
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 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

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