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The whole like of a man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it.

Plutarch

Of all the disorders in the soul, envy is the only one no one confesses to.
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Philosophy Soul Spiritual
A mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted.
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Fire Light Mindset
Vultures are the most righteous of birds: they do not attack even the smallest living creature.
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Animal Live Philosophy Right
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
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
Adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.
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Adversity Balance Friendship Weigh
An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.
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Death Nation Rich
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 find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult.
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Difficult Easy
A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.
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Darkness Sufficient Vice Virtue
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 mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.
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Inspirational Philosophy Wisdom
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
No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.
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Anger Man Power Savage
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
The whole like of a man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it.
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Enjoyment Man Time

The whole like of a man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it.

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