The secret of happiness is freedom and the secret of freedom is courage.
THUCYDIDESHistory is Philosophy teaching by example.
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For so remarkably perverse is the nature of man that he despises whoever courts him, and admires whoever will not bend before him.
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When tremendous dangers are involved, no one can be blamed for looking to his own interest.
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When one is deprived of ones liberty, one is right in blaming not so much the man who puts the shackles on as the one who had the power to prevent him, but did not use it.
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History is Philosophy teaching by example.
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They are surely to be esteemed the bravest spirits who, having the clearest sense of both the pains and pleasures of life, do not on that account shrink from danger.
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For men naturally despise those who court them, but respect those who do not give way to them.
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Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and respect of self, in turn, is the chief element in courage.
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Contempt for an assailant is best shown by bravery in action.
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Hope, danger’s comforter.
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Peace is an armistice in a war that is continuously going on.
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Most people, in fact, will not take the trouble in finding out the truth, but are much more inclined to accept the first story they hear.
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An avowal of poverty is no disgrace to any man; to make no effort to escape it is indeed disgraceful.
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Concessions to adversaries only end in self reproach, and the more strictly they are avoided the greater will be the chance of security.
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And where the rewards for merit are greatest, there are found the best citizens.
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The whole earth is the sepulchre of famous men.
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