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Chances rule men and not men chances.
Herodotus
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Herodotus of Halicarnassus
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A woman takes off her claim to respect along with her garments.
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The worst part a man can suffer is to have insight into much and power over nothing.
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The hastening of any undertaking begets error, from which great losses are wont to come.
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Men trust their ears less than their eyes.
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The wooden wall alone should remain unconquered.
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The most hateful human misfortune is for a wise man to have no influence.
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