The wise are instructed by

The wise are instructed by reason; ordinary minds by experience; the stupid, by necessity; and brutes by instinct.

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There is no being of

There is no being of any race who, if he finds the proper guide, cannot attain to virtue.

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Quod est ante pedes nemo

Quod est ante pedes nemo spectat: coeli scrutantur plagas.

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If you aspire to the

If you aspire to the highest place, it is no disgrace to stop at second, or even the third place.

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When you have no basis

When you have no basis of argument, abuse the plaintiff.

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Live as brave men; and

Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts.

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History is the witness that

History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity.

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There is nothing so absurd

There is nothing so absurd but some philosopher has said it.

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What a time! What a

What a time! What a civilization!

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The freedom of poetic license.

The freedom of poetic license.

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