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The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.

Plutarch

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 few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.
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Darkness Sufficient Vice Virtue
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
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
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
Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.
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Courage Oneself Philosophy
Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.
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Happiness Talk Yourself
In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
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Character Mindset Seen Word
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
Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.
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Friendship Grief Prosperity
The truly pious must negotiate a difficult course between the precipice of godlessness and the marsh of superstition.
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Difficult God True
To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult.
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Difficult Easy
An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.
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Death Nation Rich
Evidence of trust begets trust, and love is reciprocated by love.
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Evidence Love Trust
Vultures are the most righteous of birds: they do not attack even the smallest living creature.
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Animal Live Philosophy Right

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