Bias of Priene Quotes

The majority is wicked.
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Majority Wicked Wickedness
Speak of the Gods as they are.
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Express God Speak
Make wisdom your provision for the journey from youth to old age, for it is a more certain support than all other possessions.
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Age Journey Possession Provision Support
Hear much; speak little.
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Listening Littles Speech
Be slow in considering, but resolute in action.
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Action Considering Resolute
Monarch, thou wishest to cover thyself with glory; be the first to submit to the laws of thy empire.
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Empire Government Law
The greatest misfortune of all is not to be able to bear misfortune.
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Able Bears Misfortunes
He who will lose a present good for one in expectation hath some wit, but a small store of wisdom.
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Expectations Lose Small Stores
It is better to decide a difference between enemies than friends, for one of our friends will certainly become an enemy and one of our enemies a friend.
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Difference Differences Enemy Friend