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Let a man nobly live or nobly die.

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Sophocles
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The truth is what I cherish and that's my strength
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I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid, for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is best for the State and as for the man who sets private friendship above the public welfare - I have no use for him either.
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Count no mortal fortunate till he has departed this life free from pain.
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Oh child, may you be happier than your father, but in all other respects alike. And then you would not be bad.
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If you were to offer a thirsty man all wisdom, you would not please him more than if you gave him a drink.
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It is best to live anyhow, as one may do not be afraid of marriage with your mother! Many have lain with their mothers in dreams too. It is he to whom such things are nothing who puts up with life best.
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Yet I pity the poor wretch, though he's my enemy. He's yoked to an evil delusion, but the same fate could be mine. I see clearly: we who live are all phantoms, fleeing shadows.
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