In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
PLUTARCHIn words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
More Plutarch Quotes
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Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.
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The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.
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No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.
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Neither blame nor praise yourself.
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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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It does not follow, that because a particular work of art succeeds in charming us, its creator also deserves our admiration.
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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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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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A mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted.
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It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risks everything.
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Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.
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Adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.
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The fact is that men who know nothing of decency in their own lives are only too ready to launch foul slanders against their betters and to offer them up as victims to the evil deity of popular envy.
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The poor go to war, to fight and die for the delights, riches, and superfluities of others.
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Many things which cannot be overcome when they are together yielding themselves up when taken little by little.
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