Quote #19744
The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be...
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Quote #19745
Learn to be pleased with everything with wealth, so far as it makes us...
Quote #19746
The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune.
Quote #19747
The man who is completely wise and virtuous has no need of glory, except...
Quote #19748
Let us carefully observe those good qualities wherein our enemies excel us and endeavor...
Quote #19749
Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech.
Quote #19750
It is certainly desirable to be well descended, but the glory belongs to our...
Quote #19751
An old doting fool, with one foot already in the grave.
Quote #19752
Perseverance is more prevailing than violence and many things which cannot be overcome when...
Quote #19753
The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education.