plutarch

plutarch

Country Greece
Born Monday, 30 November -0001
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Those who aim at great deeds must also suffer greatly. Uncategorized
All men whilst they are awake are in one common world: but each of them, when he is asleep, is in a world of his own. Uncategorized
Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield themselves up when taken little by little. Uncategorized
Nothing is harder to direct than a man in prosperity; nothing more easily managed that one is adversity. Uncategorized
Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage. Uncategorized
I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and possessions. Uncategorized
The omission of good is no less reprehensible than the commission of evil. Uncategorized
No man ever wetted clay and then left it, as if there would be bricks by chance and fortune. Uncategorized
Moral habits, induced by public practices, are far quicker in making their way into men's private lives, than the failings and faults of individuals are in infecting the city at large. Uncategorized
When the strong box contains no more both friends and flatterers shun the door. Uncategorized
It is indeed a desirable thing to be well-descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors. Uncategorized
Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech. Uncategorized
Medicine to produce health must examine disease; and music, to create harmony must investigate discord. Uncategorized
For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human. Uncategorized
To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult. Uncategorized
In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker. Uncategorized
We ought not to treat living creatures like shoes or household belongings, which when worn with use we throw away. Uncategorized
Let us carefully observe those good qualities wherein our enemies excel us; and endeavor to excel them, by avoiding what is faulty, and imitating what is excellent in them. Uncategorized
Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly. Uncategorized
An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics. Uncategorized

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