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I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and possessions.
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Nothing is harder to direct than a man in prosperity; nothing more easily managed that one is adversity.
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Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause.
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An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.
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The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education.
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Medicine to produce health must examine disease; and music, to create harmony must investigate discord.
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Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.
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It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything.
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In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
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All men whilst they are awake are in one common world: but each of them, when he is asleep, is in a world of his own.
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To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.
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