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He that lays down precepts for the governing of our lives, and moderating our passions, obliges humanity not only in the present, but in all future generations.

Seneca the Younger

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Bird Cheerfully Hand Men
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Desire Judge Persuade Sin
A young man respects and looks up to his teachers.
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Education Men Teacher
A benefit is estimated according to the mind of the giver.
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Time discovers truth.
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The chief bond of the soldier is his oath of allegiance and love for the flag.
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Love Military Soldier
He who has made a fair compact with poverty is rich.
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Compact Made Poverty Rich
Desultory reading is delightful, but to be beneficial, our reading must be carefully directed.
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He who dreads hostility too much is unfit to rule.
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Dread Fear Much Unfit
Watch over yourself. Be your own accuser, then your judge; ask yourself grace sometimes, and, if there is need, impose upon yourself some pain.
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Grace Judge Pain
The fearful face usually betrays great guilt.
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Betray Faces Guilt
It is more fitting for a man to laugh at life than to lament over it.
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Happiness Inspirational Laughter
The part of life which we really live is short.
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To be feared is to fear. No one has been able to strike terror into others and at the same time enjoy peace of mind.
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Able Mind Peace Terror
Virtue needs a director and guide. Vice can be learned even without a teacher.
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The man who while he gives thinks of what he will get in return, deserves to be deceived.
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Deceive Give Men Return Think

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