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Historical literature

If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it.

Histories · 430 BC

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Scripture · Religious literature

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

1st Corinthians 13:13 · 55

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Scripture · Religious literature

Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

Romans 5:18-19 · 56

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We are not disturbed by what happens to us, but by our thoughts about what happens to us.

125

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Scientific literature

If anyone wishes to observe the works of nature, he should put his trust not in books of anatomy but in his own eyes.

175

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What is left when honor is lost?

Publilius Syrus

Sententiae · 43 BC

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Scripture · Religious literature

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

1st Corinthians 1:25 · 55

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Scripture · Religious literature

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.

Philippians 2:3 · 62

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Presocratic fragment · Fragment · Philosophical literature

Unlike divine nature, human nature lacks sound judgments.

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Presocratic fragment · Fragment · Philosophical literature

Everyone has the potential for self-knowledge and sound thinking.

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On his tongue they pour sweet dew, and from his mouth flow gentle words.

Theogony · 700 BC

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Scripture · Religious literature

For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing.

Romans 7:19 · 56

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Scripture · Religious literature

My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.

2nd Corinthians 12:9 · 56

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Scripture · Religious literature

Ye are fallen from grace.

Galatians 5:4 · 50

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Scripture · Religious literature

Pray without ceasing.

1st Thessalonians 5:17 · 51

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Scripture · Religious literature

Where there is no law there is no transgression.

Romans 4:15 · 56

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Scripture · Religious literature

Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:12 · 62

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Lecture · Philosophical literature

Appearances to the mind are of four kinds. Things are either what they appear to be; or they are neither are, nor appear to be; or they are, and do not appear to be; or they are not and yet appear to be. Rightly to aim in all these cases is the wise man's task.

Discourses · 108

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Lecture · Philosophical literature

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.

Discourses · 108

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Lecture · Philosophical literature

Shall I show you the sinews of a philosopher? "What sinews are those?"-A will undisappointed; evils avoided; powers daily exercised; careful resolution; unerring decisions.

Discourses · 108

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