I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.

Quote by Aristotle

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The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.

A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less...

A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less...

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for...

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for...

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies

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The mathematical sciences particularly exhibit order, symmetry, and limitation; and these are the greatest forms...

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At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice...

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Teachers who educate children deserve more honor than parents who merely gave birth; for bare...

Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them;...

Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them;...

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If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in...

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First, have a definite, clear practical ideal; a goal, an objective. Second, have the necessary...

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Happiness is the highest good, being a realization and perfect practice of virtue, which some...

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Man punishes the action, but God the intention

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Man, when perfected, is the best of animals, but when separated from law and justice,...

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Change in all things is sweet.

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The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than...

A democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth, no property,...

A democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth, no property,...

Most people would rather give than get affection.

Most people would rather give than get affection.

The proper study of mankind is books.

The proper study of mankind is books.

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The older I get, the more wisdom I find in the ancient rule of taking...

Maturity is: The ability to stick with a job until it's finished; The ability to...

Maturity is: The ability to stick with a job until it's finished; The ability to...