In all of us, even in good men, there is a lawless wild-beast nature, which peers out in sleep.
SOCRATESOnce made equal to man, woman becomes his superior.
More Socrates Quotes
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God would seem to indicate to us and not allow us to doubt that these beautiful poems are not human, or the work of man, but divine and the work of God; and that the poets are only the interpreters of the Gods.
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Wealth does not bring goodness, but goodness brings wealth and every other blessing, both to the individual and to the state.
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The hottest love has the coldest end.
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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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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 misuse of language induces evil in the soul.
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Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.
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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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He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.
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Be slow to fall into friendship, but when you are in, continue firm and constant.
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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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To move the world we must move ourselves.
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My plainness of speech makes them hate me, and what is their hatred but a proof that I am speaking the truth.
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When you want wisdom and insight as badly as you want to breathe, it is then you shall have it.
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He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature.
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