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"Hate and fear breed a poison in the blood, which if continued, affects eyes, ears, nose and the organs of digestion. Therefore, it is not wise to hear and remember the unkind things others might say about you."
"It is better to be silent, than to dispute with the Ignorant."
"Let no one persuade you by word or deed to do or say whatever is not best for you."
"Above all things, respect yourself."
"Educate the children and it won't be necessary to punish the men."
"Alas, what wickedness to swallow flesh into our own flesh, to fatten our greedy bodies by cramming in other bodies, to have one living creature fed by the death of another!"
"As soon as laws are necessary for men, they are no longer fit for freedom."
"Friendship is one soul in two bodies."
"Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life."
"So in life, some enter the services of fame and others money, but the best choice is that of those few who spend their time in the contemplation of nature, and as lovers of wisdom."
"The animals share with us the privilege of having a soul Alas, what wickedness to swallow flesh into our own flesh, to fatten our greedy bodies by cramming in other bodies, to have one living creature fed by the death of another! In the midst of such wealth as earth, the best of mothers, provides, yet nothing satisfies you, but to behave like the Cyclopes, inflicting sorry wounds with cruel teeth! You cannot appease the hungry cravings of your wicked, gluttonous stomachs except by destroying some other life."
"Consider before acting, to avoid foolishness: It is the worthless man who speaks and acts thoughtlessly."
"The experience of life in a finite, limited body is specifically for the purpose of discovering and manifesting supernatural existence."
"Know that death comes to everyone, and that wealth will sometimes be acquired, sometimes lost. Whatever griefs mortals suffer by divine chance, whatever destiny you have, endure it and do not complain. But it is right to improve it as much as you can, and remember this: Fate does not give very many of these griefs to good people."
"Oh, my fellow men, do not defile your bodies with sinful foods. We have corn, we have apples bending down the branches with their weight, and grapes swelling on the vines. There are sweet-flavored herbs, and vegetables which can be cooked and softened over the fire, nor are you denied milk or thyme-scented honey. The earth affords a lavish supply of riches, of innocent foods, and offers you banquets that involve no bloodshed or slaughter; only beasts satisfy their hunger with flesh, and not even all of those, because horses, cattle, and sheep live on grass."
"Practice justice in word and deed, and do not get in the habit of acting thoughtlessly about anything."
"A thought is an idea in transit."
"Man know thyself; then thou shalt know the Universe and God."
"Do not talk a little on many subjects, but much on a few."
"A man is never as big as when he is on his knees to help a child."