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It does not follow, that because a particular work of art succeeds in charming us, its creator also deserves our admiration.

Plutarch

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
In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
PLUTARCH

Character Mindset Seen Word
Remember what Simonides said, that he never repented that he had held his tongue, but often that he had spoken.
PLUTARCH

Regret Remember Talk
I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent than the extent of my power or possessions.
PLUTARCH

Excellence Knowledge Material Myself Power
Painting is silent poetry.
PLUTARCH

One Liner Poetry Silence
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.
PLUTARCH

Enjoyment Man Trouble Vice Writing
The poor go to war, to fight and die for the delights, riches, and superfluities of others.
PLUTARCH

Death Fight Rich War
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.
PLUTARCH

Man Philosophy World
Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause.
PLUTARCH

Courage Fear Mindset
Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.
PLUTARCH

Friendship Grief Prosperity
To the Dolphin alone, beyond all other, nature has granted what the best philosophers seek: friendship for no advantage.
PLUTARCH

Alone Beyond Friendship Nature Philosophy Seek
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.
PLUTARCH

Future Man Mistake Power Wisdom
Music, to create harmony, must investigate discord.
PLUTARCH

Creation Deep Music
Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.
PLUTARCH

Deep Listen Motivational Talk Yourself
Adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.
PLUTARCH

Adversity Balance Friendship Weigh
Evidence of trust begets trust, and love is reciprocated by love.
PLUTARCH

Evidence Love Trust

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