"Man's best support is a very dear friend."
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"There is not only an art, but an eloquence in it."
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"He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty solemnity of demeanour."
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"Religion is not removed by removing superstition."
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"The consciousness of good intention is the greatest solace of misfortunes."
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"Through doubt we arrive at the truth."
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"Please go on, make your threats. I don't like to submit to mere implication."
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"Man must suffer to be wise."
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"Freedom is a man's natural power of doing what he pleases, so far as he is not prevented by force or law."
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"Man is his own worst enemy. [Lat., Nihil inimicius quam sibi ipse.]"
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"If some lose their whole fortunes, they will drag many more down with them . . . believe me that the whole system of credit and finance which is carried on here at Rome in the Forum, is inextricably bound up with the revenues of the Asiatic province. If Those revenues are destroyed, our whole system of credit will come down with a crash."
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"For surely to be wise is the most desirable thing in all the world."
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"Probabilities direct the conduct of the wise man."
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"To give counsel, as well as to take it, is a feature of true friendship."
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"While all other things are uncertain, evanescent, and ephemeral, virtue alone is fixed with deep roots; it can neither be overthrown by any violence or moved from its place."
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"Genius is fostered by industry."
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"The wise man knows nothing if he cannot benefit from his wisdom. Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but also to be utilized."
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"Generosity should never exceed ability."
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"Each part of life has its own pleasures. Each has its own abundant harvest, to be garnered in season. We may grow old in body, but we need never grow old in mind and spirit. No one is as old as to think he or she cannot live one more year."
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"Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed."
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