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The intellect must not be kept at consistent tension, but diverted by pastimes…. The mind must have relaxation, and will rise stronger and keener after recreation.

Seneca the Younger

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To be always fortunate, and to pass through life with a soul that has never known sorrow, is to be ignorant of one half of nature.
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Ignorant Life Soul
His head was turned by too great success.
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Great Success Success
A man can refrain from wanting what he has not and cheerfully make the best of a bird in the hand.
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Bird Cheerfully Hand Men
It is proof of a bad cause when it is applauded by the mob.
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Applaude Causes Proof
He robs present ills of their power who has perceived their coming beforehand.
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Beforehand Come Foresight Present
There’s one blessing only, the source and cornerstone of beatitude: confidence in self.
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Blessed Blessing Confidence
The first step towards amendment is the recognition of error.
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Error First Step
In every good man a God doth dwell.
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Good Man Very
A person’s fears are lighter when the danger is at hand.
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Fear Light Philosophical
Nothing is more hateful to wisdom than to much cunning.
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Despise Hate Hateful
It is the mind that makes us rich and happy, in what condition soever we are, and money signifies no more to it than it does to the gods.
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Mind Money Rich Sacrifice
A great fortune is a great slavery.
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Money Philosophical Slavery
The point is, not how long you live, but how nobly you live.
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Courage Hero Life
Wealth is the slave of a wise man. The master of a fool.
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Inspirational Men Wise
What must be shall be; and that which is a necessity to him that struggles, is little more than choice to him that is willing.
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Choices Little Struggle
A great step towards independence is a good-humored stomach, one that is willing to endure rough treatment.
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Independence Step Treatment

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