Truly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, to speak dishonorably is pardonable.
SOPHOCLESWhat people believe prevails over the truth.
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All is disgust when one leaves his own nature and does things that misfit it.
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Each one of us must live the life God gives him; it cannot be shirked.
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Whatever God has brought about Is to be borne with courage.
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No honest man will argue on every side.
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The truth is what I cherish and that’s my strength.
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Opportunity is the best captain of all endeavor.
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Remember, nothing succeeds without toil.
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Kindness begets kindness evermore.
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In season, all is good.
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Children are the anchors of a mother’s life.
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Fortune cannot aid those who do nothing.
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Let men be wise by instinct if they can, but when this fails be wise by good advice.
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Quick decisions are unsafe decisions.
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No treaty is ever an impediment to a cheat.
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Money is the worst currency that ever grew among mankind. This sacks cities, this drives men from their homes, this teaches and corrupts the worthiest minds to turn base deeds.
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