By far the greatest and most admirable form of wisdom is that needed to plan and beautify cities and human communities.
SOCRATESAll men’s souls are immortal, but the souls of the righteous are immortal and divine.
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Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.
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The really important thing is not to live, but to live well. And to live well meant, along with more enjoyable things in life, to live according to your principles.
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Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.
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Thou shouldst eat to live; not live to eat.
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If you want to be a good saddler, saddle the worst horse; for if you can tame one, you can tame all.
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The highest realms of thought are impossible to reach without first attaining an understanding of compassion.
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Wisdom begins in wonder.
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The answer I gave myself and the oracle was that it was to my advantage to be as I am.
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Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued.
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The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.
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As to marriage or celibacy, let a man take which course he will, he will be sure to repent.
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True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.
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Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
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I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.
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Every action has its pleasures and its price.
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