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We know the good, we apprehend it clearly, but we can't bring it to achievement.

Zeus hates busybodies and those who do too much.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

Often a noble face hides filthy ways.

Question everything. Learn something. Answer nothing.

Know first who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.

Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.

The first requisite to happiness is that a man be born in a famous city.

Cleverness is not wisdom.

Do not plan for ventures before finishing what's at hand.

A coward turns away, but a brave man's choice is danger.

This is courage in a man: to bear unflinchingly what heaven sends.

Cowards do not count in battle; they are there, but not in it.

Time will explain it all. He is a talker, and needs no questioning before he speaks.

Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment.

Life has no blessing like a prudent friend.

It destroys one's nerves to be amiable everyday to the same human being.

To generous souls every task is noble.

It is said that gifts persuade even the gods.

Try thyself first, and after call in God. For to the worker God himself lends aid.