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He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has
God has pitted you against a rough antagonist that you may be a conqueror, and this cannot be without toil
Fortify yourself with contentment, for this is an impregnable fortress
First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak
Every place is safe to him who lives with justice
Envy is the antagonist of the fortunate
Difficulties are things that show what men are
Demand not that events should happen as you wish; but wish them to happen as they do happen, and you will go on well
Cowardice, the dread of what will happen
Contentment, as it is a short road and pleasant, has great delight and little trouble
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On Anger: "For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind."
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On Destiny: "Our destiny exercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature: it is our future that lays down the law of our today."
Human, All Too Human
Human, All Too Human
On Friendship: "A crowd is not company; and faces are but a gallery of pictures; and talk but a tinkling cymbal, where there is no love."
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