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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

A mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted.
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Fire Light Mindset
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.
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Inspirational Philosophy Wisdom
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
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 whole like of a man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it.
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Enjoyment Man Time
In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
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Character Mindset Seen Word
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
Come and take them.
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Minimalism One Liner
An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.
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Death Nation Rich
Music, to create harmony, must investigate discord.
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Creation Deep Music
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
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
I am all that hath been, and is, and shall be, and my veil no mortal has hitherto raised.
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Literature Myself
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
Character is simply a habit long continued.
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Character Habit One Liner
The process may seem strange and yet it is very true. I did not so much gain the knowledge of things by the words, as words by the experience I had of things.
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Experience Knowledge Myself Strange True

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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