It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing.

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It is better by noble boldness to run the risk of being subject to half...

It is better by noble boldness to run the risk of being subject to half...

But I like not these great success of yours; for I know how jealous are...

But I like not these great success of yours; for I know how jealous are...

God does not suffer presumption in anyone but himself.

God does not suffer presumption in anyone but himself.

Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others,...

Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others,...

Men's fortunes are on a wheel, which in its turning suffers not the same man...

Men's fortunes are on a wheel, which in its turning suffers not the same man...

How much better a thing it is to be envied than to be pitied.

How much better a thing it is to be envied than to be pitied.

The most hateful human misfortune is for a wise man to have no influence.

The most hateful human misfortune is for a wise man to have no influence.

The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance.

The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance.

If someone were to put a proposition before men bidding them choose, after examination, the...

If someone were to put a proposition before men bidding them choose, after examination, the...

It's impossible for someone who is human to have all good things together, just as...

It's impossible for someone who is human to have all good things together, just as...

A man calumniated is doubly injured - first by him who utters the calumny, and...

A man calumniated is doubly injured - first by him who utters the calumny, and...

As the old saw says well: every end does not appear together with its beginning.

As the old saw says well: every end does not appear together with its beginning.

The destiny of man is in his own soul.

The destiny of man is in his own soul.

Great things are won by great dangers.

Great things are won by great dangers.

Remember that with her clothes a woman puts off her modesty.

Remember that with her clothes a woman puts off her modesty.

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons.

In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons.

He is the best man who, when making his plans, fears and reflects on everything...

He is the best man who, when making his plans, fears and reflects on everything...

Civil strife is as much a greater evil than a concerted war effort as war...

Civil strife is as much a greater evil than a concerted war effort as war...

Soft men tend to be born from soft countries.

Soft men tend to be born from soft countries.