True praise comes often even to the lowly; false praise only to the strong.

Quote by Seneca

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While we teach, we learn.

While we teach, we learn.

A multitude of executions discredits a king, as a multitude of funerals a doctor

A multitude of executions discredits a king, as a multitude of funerals a doctor

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.

We should every night call ourselves to an account: what infirmity have I mastered today?...

We should every night call ourselves to an account: what infirmity have I mastered today?...

Injustice never rules forever

Injustice never rules forever

Life's like a play; it's not the length but the excellence of the acting that...

Life's like a play; it's not the length but the excellence of the acting that...

So enjoy present pleasures as to not mar those to come.

So enjoy present pleasures as to not mar those to come.

Successful and fortunate crime is called virtue.

Successful and fortunate crime is called virtue.

Light griefs are plaintive , but great ones are dumb

Light griefs are plaintive , but great ones are dumb

Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may...

Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may...

Economy is too late at the bottom of the purse

Economy is too late at the bottom of the purse

The spirit in which a thing is given determines that in which the debt is...

The spirit in which a thing is given determines that in which the debt is...

Life without the courage for death is slavery

Life without the courage for death is slavery

I am like a book, with pages that have stuck together for want of use:...

I am like a book, with pages that have stuck together for want of use:...

He who does not prevent a crime when he can, encourages it.

He who does not prevent a crime when he can, encourages it.

Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.

Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.

The courts of kings are full of men, empty of friends.

The courts of kings are full of men, empty of friends.

Great grief does not of itself put an end to itself.

Great grief does not of itself put an end to itself.

In my time of dyin', want nobody to moan All I want them to do...

In my time of dyin', want nobody to moan All I want them to do...

If you would have me weep, you must first of all feel grief yourself.

If you would have me weep, you must first of all feel grief yourself.