Greedy for the property of others, extravagant with his own
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Most honorable are services rendered to the State; even if they do not go beyond words, they are not to be despised.
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Greedy for the property of others, extravagant with his own
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Just to stir things up seemed a great reward in itself.
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He that will be angry for anything will be angry for nothing.
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Of the cosmic Gods some make the world be, others animate it, others harmonize it, consisting as it does of different elements; the fourth class keep it when harmonized.
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Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.
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It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer.
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But at power or wealth, for the sake of which wars, and all kinds of strife, arise among mankind, we do not aim; we desire only our liberty, which no honorable man relinquishes but with his life.
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Necessity makes even the timid brave.
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In battle it is the cowards who run the most risk; bravery is a rampart of defense.
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Get good counsel before you begin; and when you have decided, act promptly.
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The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.
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The fame which is based on wealth or beauty is a frail and fleeting thing; but virtue shines for ages with undiminished lustre.
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Before you act consider; when you have considered, tis fully time to act.
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When the prizes fall to the lot of the wicked, you will not find many who are virtuous for virtue’s sake.
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They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.
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