Such as thy words are, such will thine affections be esteemed; and such as thine affections, will be thy deeds; and such as thy deeds will be thy life


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Man's life is like a drop of dew on a leaf.
SOCRATES
Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings so that you shall come easily by what...
SOCRATES
Are you not ashamed of caring so much for the making of money and for fame and prestige, when you ne...
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