We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.
SOCRATESTrue 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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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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Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.
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It is better to change an opinion than to persist in a wrong one.
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Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
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Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior.
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We cannot live better than in seeking to become better.
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Now the hour to part has come. I go to die, you go to live. Which of us goes to the better lot is known to no one, except the god.
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Death may be the greatest of all human blessings.
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Life contains but two tragedies. One is not to get your heart’s desire; the other is to get it.
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When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser.
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Intelligent individuals learn from every thing and every one; average people, from their experiences. The stupid already have all the answers.
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Remember, no human condition is ever permanent. Then you will not be overjoyed in good fortune, nor too sorrowful in misfortune.
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Beware the barrenness of a busy life.
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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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