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"Among mortals second thoughts are wisest."
Euripides &bull Wisdom
"Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food."
William Hazlitt &bull Wit
"Lies are sufficient to breed opinion, and opinion brings on substance."
Francis Bacon &bull Lies
"Always take hold of things by the smooth handle."
Thomas Jefferson &bull Life
"It is easy to condemn, it is better to pity."
Lyman Abbott &bull Mercy
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Epictetus

(50-120) Greek philosopher.
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Remember that you are an actor in a drama, of such a part as it may please the master to assign you, for a long time or for a little as he may choose. And if he will you to take the part of a poor man, or a cripple, or a ruler, or a private citizen, then may you act that part with grace! For to act well the part that is allotted to us, that indeed is ours to do, but to choose it is another s.

Destiny quotes

A strict belief, fate is the worst kind of slavery; on the other hand there is comfort in the thought that God will be moved by our prayers.

Destiny quotes

All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.

Abstinence quotes

It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.

Attitude quotes

A wise man is he who does not grieve for the thing which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.

Wisdom quotes

It is not he who gives abuse that affronts, but the view that we take of it as insulting; so that when one provokes you it is your own opinion which is provoking.

Insults quotes

It is a sign of a dull nature to occupy oneself deeply in matters that concern the body; for instance, to be over much occupied about exercise, about eating and drinking, about easing oneself, about sexual intercourse.

Body quotes

He who exercises wisdom exercises the knowledge which is about God.

Wisdom quotes

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.

Power quotes

To accuse others for one's own misfortunes is a sign of want of education. To accuse oneself shows that one's education has begun. To accuse neither oneself nor others shows that one's education is complete.

Adversity quotes
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