Many things which cannot be overcome when they are together yielding themselves up when taken little by little.
PLUTARCHThey 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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Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.
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Neither blame nor praise yourself.
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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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A mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted.
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In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
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Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.
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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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I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent than the extent of my power or possessions.
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Remember what Simonides said, that he never repented that he had held his tongue, but often that he had spoken.
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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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The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.
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I am all that hath been, and is, and shall be, and my veil no mortal has hitherto raised.
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To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult.
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An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.
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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.
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