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I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and possessions.

~Plutarch

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No man ever wetted clay and then left it, as if there would be bricks by chance and fortune.

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All men whilst they are awake are in one common world: but each of them, when he is asleep, is in a world of his own.

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The omission of good is no less reprehensible than the commission of evil.

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The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits.

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If I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes.

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In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.

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The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education.

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It is indeed a desirable thing to be well-descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors.

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To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

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Biography

Nationality: Greek

Type: Philosopher

Born: Unknown

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