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Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before.

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To think well and to consent to obey someone giving good advice are the same thing.

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Force has no place where there is need of skill.

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A man calumniated is doubly injured - first by him who utters the calumny, and then by him who believes it.

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Illness strikes men when they are exposed to change.

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But I like not these great success of yours; for I know how jealous are the gods.

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Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.

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Death is a delightful hiding place for weary men.

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All men's gains are the fruit of venturing.

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In soft regions are born soft men.

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Biography

Nationality: Greek

Type: Historian

Born: Unknown

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