If the lion knew his own strength, hard were it for any man to rule him.
THOMAS MOREThey have no lawyers among them, for they consider them as a sort of people whose profession it is to disguise matters.
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It is only natural, of course, that each man should think his own opinions best: the crow loves his fledgling, and the ape his cub.
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They set great store by their gardens . . . Their studie and deligence herein commeth not only of pleasure, but also of a certain strife and contention . . . concerning the trimming, husbanding, and furnishing of their gardens; everye man or his owne parte.
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One man to live in pleasure and wealth, whiles all other weap and smart for it, that is the part not of a king, but of a jailor.
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Everywhere do I percieve a certain conspiracy of rich men seeking their own advantage underthat name and pretext of commonwealth.
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Nobody owns anything but everyone is rich – for what greater wealth can there be than cheerfulness, peace of mind, and freedom from anxiety?
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Who does more earnestly long for a change than he who is uneasy in his present circumstances? And who run to create confusions with so desperate a boldness as those who have nothing to lose, hope to gain by them?
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He travels best that knows when to return.
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It is possible to live for the next life and still be merry in this.
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Every tribulation which ever comes our way either is sent to be medicinal, if we will take it as such, or may become medicinal, if we will make it such, or is better than medicinal, unless we forsake it.
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One of the greatest problems of our time is that many are schooled but few are educated.
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I would uphold the law if for no other reason but to protect myself.
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Friendship demands attention.
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Two evils, greed and faction are the destruction of all justice.
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A man taking basil from a woman will love her always.
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Our emotional symptoms are precious sources of life and individuality.
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