The most momentous thing in human life is the art of winning the soul to good or evil.
From Pythagoras
Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they will.
As soon as laws are necessary for men, they are no longer fit for freedom.
There is a good principle which created order, light, and man, and an evil principle which created chaos, darkness, and woman.
The oldest, shortest words - 'yes' and 'no' - are those which require the most thought.
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Begin thus from the first act, and proceed; and, in conclusion, at the ill which thou hast done, be troubled, and rejoice for the good.
Silence is better than unmeaning words.
Virtue is harmony.
Above the cloud with its shadow is the star with its light. Above all things reverence thyself.
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