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All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman; and however we deceive ourselves, as dear unto God is the poor peasant as the ...more

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Knowledge which is acquired under compulsion obtains no hold on the mind.

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Death is not the worst that can happen to men.

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Wise men speak because they have something to say Fools because they have to say something.

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One man cannot practice many arts with success.

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Justice means minding one's own business and not meddling with other men's concerns.

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The punishment which the wise suffer who refuse to take part in the government, is to live under the government of worse men.

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There are three classes of men-lovers of wisdom lovers of honour lovers of gain.

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There are three classes of men; lovers of wisdom, lovers of honor, and lovers of gain.

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When the mind is thinking it is talking to itself.

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The Muse herself makes some men inspired, from whom a chain of other men is strung out who catch their own inspiration from theirs.

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If women are expected to do the same work as men, we must teach them the same things.

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So when a man surrenders to the sound of music and lets its sweet, soft, mournful strains, which we have just described, be funnelled into his soul th...more

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Physical excellence does not of itself produce a good mind and character: on the other hand, excellence of mind and character will make the best of th...more