From the deepest desires often come the deadliest hate.
SOCRATESNow 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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The easiest and noblest way is not to be crushing others, but to be improving yourselves.
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The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms.
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By far the greatest and most admirable form of wisdom is that needed to plan and beautify cities and human communities.
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No one knows whether death may not be the greatest of all blessings for a man, yet men fear it as if they knew it was the greatest of evils.
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To be is to do.
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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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Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
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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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Be slow to fall into friendship, but when you are in, continue firm and constant.
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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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Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.
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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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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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There is no greater evil one can suffer than to hate reasonable discourse.
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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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