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Nature gave us one tongue

Nature gave us one tongue and two ears so we could hear twice as much as we speak.
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Know, first, who you are,

Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.
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The two powers which in

The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forebearing.
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We have two ears and

We have two ears and one mouth so we may listen more and talk the less.
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If you do not wish

If you do not wish to be prone to anger, do not feed the habit; give it nothing which may tend to its increase.
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Know, first, who you are;

Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.
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What is the first business

What is the first business of one who practices philosophy? To get rid of self-conceit. For it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn that which he thinks he already knows.
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When you close your doors,

When you close your doors, and make darkness within, remember never to say that you are alone, for you are not alone; nay, God is within, and your genius is within. And what need have they of light to see what you are doing?
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What is the first business

What is the first business of one who practices philosophy To get rid of self-conceit. For it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn that which he thinks he already knows.
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When you close your doors,

When you close your doors, and make darkness within, remember never to say that you are alone, for you are not alone nay, God is within, and your genius is within. And what need have they of light to see what you are doing
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