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Much speech is one thing, well-timed speech is another.
Sophocles
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Man's highest blessedness, In wisdom chiefly stands And in the things that touch upon the Gods, 'Tis best in word or deed To shun unholy pride Great words of boasting bring great punishments, And so to grey-haired age Teach wisdom at the last.
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To those who err in judgment, not in will, anger is gentle.
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Who feels no ills, should, therefore, fear them and when fortune smiles, be doubly cautious, lest destruction come remorseless on him, and he fall unpitied.
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Whatever God has brought about Is to be borne with courage.
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Isn't it the sweetest mockery to mock our enemies?
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When an oath is taken ... the mind is more attentive for it guards against two things, the reproach of friends and offence against the gods.
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