In a certain faraway land the cold is so intense that words freeze as soon as they are uttered, and after some time then thaw and become audible so that words spoken in winter go unheard until the next summer.
PLUTARCHIn a certain faraway land the cold is so intense that words freeze as soon as they are uttered, and after some time then thaw and become audible so that words spoken in winter go unheard until the next summer.
PLUTARCHThe poor go to war, to fight and die for the delights, riches, and superfluities of others.
PLUTARCHThe truly pious must negotiate a difficult course between the precipice of godlessness and the marsh of superstition.
PLUTARCHThe superstitious man wishes he did not believe in gods, as the atheist does not, but fears to disbelieve in them.
PLUTARCHTo the Dolphin alone, beyond all other, nature has granted what the best philosophers seek: friendship for no advantage.
PLUTARCHThose who receive with most pains and difficulty, remember best; every new think they learn, being, as it were, burnt and branded in on their minds.
PLUTARCHDo not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.
PLUTARCHMany things which cannot be overcome when they are together yielding themselves up when taken little by little.
PLUTARCHCourage consists not in hazarding without fear, but being resolutely minded in a just cause.
PLUTARCHI would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent than the extent of my power or possessions.
PLUTARCHIt is a true proverb, that if you live with a lame man, you will learn to limp.
PLUTARCHProsperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.
PLUTARCHThe mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.
PLUTARCHMay I never sit where it is impossible for me to get up and offer my seat to an older man?
PLUTARCHCourage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause.
PLUTARCHKnow how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.
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