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If all misfortunes were laid

If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart.
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He is richest who is

He is richest who is content with the least.
👁️ 58

He who is not contented

He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.
👁️ 98

As for me, all I

As for me, all I know is that I know nothing.
👁️ 68

The shortest and surest way

The shortest and surest way to live with honour in the world, is to be in reality what we would appear to be; and if we observe, we shall find, that all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice of them.
👁️ 71

And in knowing that you

And in knowing that you know nothing, that makes you the smartest of all.
👁️ 55

The shortest and surest way

The shortest and surest way to live with honor in the world is to be in reality what we would appear to be; all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice and experience of them.
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True knowledge exists in knowing

True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.
👁️ 66

Regard your good name as

Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of - for credit is like fire; when once you have kindled it you may easily preserve it, but if you once extinguish it, you will find it an arduous task to rekindle it again. The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.
👁️ 65

Remember that there is nothing

Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.
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