Bias of Priene Quotes

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Some, by admiring other mon's virtues, become enemies to their own vices.

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The greatest misfortune of all is not to be able to bear misfortunes.

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Great strength of body is the gift of nature;
But to be able to advise whate'er
Is most expedient for one's country's good,
Is the peculiar work of sense and wisdom.

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

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Monarch, thou wishest to cover thyself with glory: be the first to submit to the laws of thy empire.

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It is better to decide between our enemies than our friends; for one of our friends will most likely become our enemy; but on the other hand, one of your enemies will probably become your friend.

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Seek to please all the citizens, even though
Your house may be in an ungracious city.
For such a course will favour win from all:
But haughty manners oft produce destruction.

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Choose the course which you adopt with deliberation; but when you have adopted it, then persevere in it with firmness.

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Do not praise an undeserving man because of his riches.

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He who will lose a present good for one in expectation hath some wit, but a small store of wisdom.

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

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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.

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