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Cherish wisdom as a means of travelling from youth to old age, for it is more lasting than any other possession.

— Bias of Priene The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers (230)

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It is said that he was very energetic and eloquent when pleading causes; but that he always reserved his talents for the right side.

Whatever good fortune befalls you, attribute it to the gods.

The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers (230)

Accept of things, having procured them by persuasion, not by force.

The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers (230)

You should look into a mirror: if you look fine, do fine things; if you look ugly, correct by nobility the defect of your nature.

Do not praise an undeserving man because of his riches.

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