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Of all the disorders in the soul, envy is the only one no one confesses to.

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 find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult.
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Difficult Easy
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
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
Even those virtues that nature had denied him were imitated by him so successfully that he won more confidence than those who actually possessed them.
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Confidence Nature Success Virtue
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
It is a true proverb, that if you live with a lame man, you will learn to limp.
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Advice Learning Live Man True
Come and take them.
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Minimalism One Liner
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.
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Inspirational Philosophy Wisdom
Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.
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Happiness Talk Yourself
It does not follow, that because a particular work of art succeeds in charming us, its creator also deserves our admiration.
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Art Creation Deserve
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 superstitious man wishes he did not believe in gods, as the atheist does not, but fears to disbelieve in them.
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Atheist Believe Fear God Man
Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.
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Deep Listen Motivational Talk Yourself
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
A mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted.
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Fire Light Mindset

Of all the disorders in the soul, envy is the only one no one confesses to.

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