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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

The whole of life is but a moment of time. It is our duty, therefore to use it, not to misuse it.
PLUTARCH

Deep Friendship Struggle
All 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.
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Man Philosophy World
A mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted.
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Fire Light Mindset
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 whole like of a man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it.
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Enjoyment Man Time
But a man cannot by writing a bill of divorce to his vice get rid of all trouble at once, and enjoy tranquillity by living apart.
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Enjoyment Man Trouble Vice Writing
No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.
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Anger Man Power Savage
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
Of all the disorders in the soul, envy is the only one no one confesses to.
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Philosophy Soul Spiritual
A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.
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Darkness Sufficient Vice Virtue
Evidence of trust begets trust, and love is reciprocated by love.
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Evidence Love Trust
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
Vultures are the most righteous of birds: they do not attack even the smallest living creature.
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Animal Live Philosophy Right
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
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
Adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.
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Adversity Balance Friendship Weigh

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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