Love of fame is the last thing even learned men can bear to be parted from.

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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.

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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.

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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.

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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.

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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.

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Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.

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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.

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In times of tumult and discord bad men have the most power mental and moral excellence require peace and quiteness.

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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.

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