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We ought to fly away from earth to heaven as quickly as we can; and to fly away is to become like God, as far as this is possible; and to become like him is to become holy, just, and wise.

~Plato

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There is no such thing as a lovers' oath.

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Hardly any human being is capable of pursuing two professions or two arts rightly.

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No one is a friend to his friend who does not love in return.

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Excess of liberty, whether it lies in state or individuals, seems only to pass into excess of slavery.

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Then not only an old man, but also a drunkard, becomes a second time a child.

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Justice means minding one's own business and not meddling with other men's concerns.

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One man cannot practice many arts with success.

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We ought to esteem it of the greatest importance that the fictions which children first hear should be adapted in the most perfect manner to the promotion of virtue.

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Whatever deceives men seems to produce a magical enchantment.

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Nationality: Greek

Type: Philosopher

Born: Unknown

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