The state of things and the dispositions of men were then such, that a man could not well tell whom he might trust or whom he might fear.
THOMAS MORETwo evils, greed and faction are the destruction of all justice.
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Take something from yourself, to give to another, that is humane and gentle and never takes away as much comfort as it brings again.
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An absolutely new idea is one of the rarest things known to man.
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The way to heaven out of all places is of length and distance.
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He travels best that knows when to return.
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See me safe up: for in my coming down, I can shift for myself.
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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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It is part of the business of life to be affable and pleasing to those whom either nature, chance or circumstance has made our companions.
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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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You wouldn’t abandon ship in a storm just because you couldn’t control the winds.
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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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It’s a poor doctor who can’t cure one disease without giving you another.
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It is a wise mans part, rather to avoid sickness, than to wish for medicines.
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Howbeit, this one thing, son, I assure you on my faith, that if the parties will at hands call for justice, then, all were it my father stood on the one side, and the devil on the other, his cause being good, the devil should have right.
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The times are never so bad but that a good man can make shift to live in them.
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The heart that has truly loved never forgets.
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