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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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Literature Myself
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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Myself Thinking Young
Music, to create harmony, must investigate discord.
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Creation Deep Music
To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult.
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Difficult Easy
No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.
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Anger Man Power Savage
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
To the Dolphin alone, beyond all other, nature has granted what the best philosophers seek: friendship for no advantage.
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Alone Beyond Friendship Nature Philosophy Seek
Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.
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Deep Listen Motivational Talk Yourself
Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause.
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Courage Fear Mindset
Rather I fear on the contrary that while we banish painful thoughts we may banish memory as well.
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Fear Memories Myself Pain
Those 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.
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Difficult Learning Pain Thinking
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.
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Inspirational Philosophy Wisdom
The poor go to war, to fight and die for the delights, riches, and superfluities of others.
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Death Fight Rich War
Vultures are the most righteous of birds: they do not attack even the smallest living creature.
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Animal Live Philosophy Right
Character is simply a habit long continued.
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Character Habit One Liner
A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.
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Darkness Sufficient Vice Virtue

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