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Aristotle dines when it seems good to King Philip, but Diogenes when he himself pleases.

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I am looking for an honest man.
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When the slave auctioneer asked in what he was proficient, he replied, In ruling people.
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We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk less.
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