To him who is in fear everything rustles.

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A soul that is kind and intends justice discovers more than any sophist.

A soul that is kind and intends justice discovers more than any sophist.

How dreadful knowledge of the truth can be when there's no help in the truth.

How dreadful knowledge of the truth can be when there's no help in the truth.

Nobody has a more sacred obligation to obey the law than those who make the...

Nobody has a more sacred obligation to obey the law than those who make the...

Better not to exist than live basely.

Better not to exist than live basely.

For the wretched one night is like a thousand; for someone faring well death is...

For the wretched one night is like a thousand; for someone faring well death is...

God's dice always have a lucky roll.

God's dice always have a lucky roll.

The rewards of virtue alone abide secure.

The rewards of virtue alone abide secure.

In darkness one may be ashamed of what one does, without the shame of disgrace

In darkness one may be ashamed of what one does, without the shame of disgrace

Trust dies but mistrust blossoms.

Trust dies but mistrust blossoms.

To give birth is a fearsome thing; there is no hating the child one has...

To give birth is a fearsome thing; there is no hating the child one has...

If you were to offer a thirsty man all wisdom, you would not please him...

If you were to offer a thirsty man all wisdom, you would not please him...

Gratitude to gratitude always gives birth.

Gratitude to gratitude always gives birth.

Hush! Check those words. Do not cure ill with ill and make your pain still...

Hush! Check those words. Do not cure ill with ill and make your pain still...

Whoever understands how to do a kindness when he fares well would be a friend...

Whoever understands how to do a kindness when he fares well would be a friend...

Success is dependent on effort.

Success is dependent on effort.

Enemies' gifts are no gifts and do no good.

Enemies' gifts are no gifts and do no good.

It is the task of a good man to help those in misfortune.

It is the task of a good man to help those in misfortune.

There is no sense in crying over spilt milk. Why bewail what is done and...

There is no sense in crying over spilt milk. Why bewail what is done and...

If we are to keep our democracy, there must be one commandment: Thou shalt not...

If we are to keep our democracy, there must be one commandment: Thou shalt not...

For shameful deeds are taught by shameful deeds.

For shameful deeds are taught by shameful deeds.