Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.
PLUTARCHCourage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.
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Silence at the proper season is wisdom and better than any speech.
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Adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.
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Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause.
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In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
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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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To the Dolphin alone, beyond all other, nature has granted what the best philosophers seek: friendship for no advantage.
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Neither blame nor praise yourself.
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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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Many things which cannot be overcome when they are together yielding themselves up when taken little by little.
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Vultures are the most righteous of birds: they do not attack even the smallest living creature.
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Evidence of trust begets trust, and love is reciprocated by love.
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But a man cannot by writing a bill of divorce to his vice get rid of all trouble at once, and enjoy tranquillity by living apart.
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To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult.
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Of all the disorders in the soul, envy is the only one no one confesses to.
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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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