I do believe that there are gods, and in a far higher sense than that in which any of my accusers believe in them.
SOCRATESBe of good cheer about death, and know this of a truth, that no evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death.
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All men’s souls are immortal, but the souls of the righteous are immortal and divine.
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Wealth does not bring about excellence, but excellence makes wealth and everything else good for men, both individually and collectively.
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Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued.
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A system of morality which is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion, a thoroughly vulgar conception which has nothing sound in it and nothing true.
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One should never do wrong in return, nor mistreat any man, no matter how one has been mistreated by him.
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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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Beware the barrenness of a busy life.
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He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god.
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No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.
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Be slow to fall into friendship, but when you are in, continue firm and constant.
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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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Be of good cheer about death, and know this of a truth, that no evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death.
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The hottest love has the coldest end.
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
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Your mind is your predicament. It wants to be free of change. Free of pain, free of the obligations of life and death. But change is law and no amount of pretending will alter that reality.
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