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I was court-martialled in my absence, and sentenced to death in my absence, so...
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When the destroyer comes, his first act will be to destroy all the books.
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Make wisdom your provision for the journey from youth to old age, for it...
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Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon.
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I pay very little regard…to what any young person says on the subject of...
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It is one of the beautiful compensations of this life that no one can...
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The brave man carves out his fortune, and every man is the son of...
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There are two motives for reading a book: one, that you enjoy it; the...
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The best of men is he who blushes when you praise him and remains...
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You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a...