One who knows how to show and to accept kindness will be a friend better than any possession.
SOPHOCLESThey are not wise, then, who stand forth to buffet against Love; for Love rules the gods as he will, and me.
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It is hope that maintains most of mankind.
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There is a point beyond which even justice becomes unjust.
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If my body is enslaved, still my mind is free.
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It is the task of a good man to help those in misfortune.
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The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.
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Opportunity is the best captain of all endeavor.
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Our happiness depends on wisdom all the way.
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There is nothing more hateful than bad advice.
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Wise thinkers prevail everywhere.
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Surely, to think your own the only wisdom, and yours the only word, the only will, betrays a shallow spirit, an empty heart.
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Ignorance is a tough evil to conquer.
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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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It is a base thing for a man among the people not to obey those in command. Never in a state can the laws be well administered when fear does not stand firm.
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You must remember that no one lives a life free from pain and suffering.
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What greater wound is there than a false friend?
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