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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.

Plutarch

Of all the disorders in the soul, envy is the only one no one confesses to.
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Philosophy Soul Spiritual
Courage consists not in hazarding without fear, but being resolutely minded in a just cause.
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Courage Fear Mindset
In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
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Character Mindset Seen Word
It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risks everything.
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Character Goodness Greatness Man
It’s a thing of no great difficulty to raise objections against another man’s oration, it is a very easy matter, but to produce a better in its place is a work extremely troublesome.
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Difficult Easy Greatness Man Place Produce
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
Vultures are the most righteous of birds: they do not attack even the smallest living creature.
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Animal Live Philosophy Right
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
Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.
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Happiness Talk Yourself
Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.
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Deep Listen Motivational Talk Yourself
To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult.
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Difficult Easy
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
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
Neither blame nor praise yourself.
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Blame One Liner Praise Self Love Yourself
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.
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Future Man Mistake Power Wisdom
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.
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Inspirational Philosophy Wisdom

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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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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