There is nothing so absurd that some philosopher has not already said it.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

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Rashness belongs to youth; prudence to old age.

Rashness belongs to youth; prudence to old age.

In so far as the mind is stronger than the body, so are the ills...

In so far as the mind is stronger than the body, so are the ills...

When a government becomes powerful it is destructive, extravagant and violent; it is an usurer...

When a government becomes powerful it is destructive, extravagant and violent; it is an usurer...

One who sees the Supersoul accompanying the individual soul in all bodies and who understands...

One who sees the Supersoul accompanying the individual soul in all bodies and who understands...

Old age: the crown of life, our play's last act.

Old age: the crown of life, our play's last act.

To live is to think.

To live is to think.

It is the peculiar quality of a fool to perceive the faults of others and...

It is the peculiar quality of a fool to perceive the faults of others and...

A tear dries quickly when it is shed for troubles of others.

A tear dries quickly when it is shed for troubles of others.

As I approve of a youth that has something of the old man in him,...

As I approve of a youth that has something of the old man in him,...

I prefer tongue-tied knowledge to ignorant loquacity.

I prefer tongue-tied knowledge to ignorant loquacity.

Thrift is of great revenue.

Thrift is of great revenue.

To some extent I liken slavery to death.

To some extent I liken slavery to death.

Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with...

Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with...

As fire when thrown into water is cooled down and put out, so also a...

As fire when thrown into water is cooled down and put out, so also a...

Rightly defined philosophy is simply the love of wisdom.

Rightly defined philosophy is simply the love of wisdom.

In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.

In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.

Advice is judged by results, not by intentions

Advice is judged by results, not by intentions

Don't confuse love with lust. One is unconditional, the other has an expiration date!

Don't confuse love with lust. One is unconditional, the other has an expiration date!

To advise is not to compel.

To advise is not to compel.

Look for what's missing. Many advisors can tell a President how to improve what's proposed...

Look for what's missing. Many advisors can tell a President how to improve what's proposed...