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An angry man is again angry with himself when he returns to reason.: Publilius Syrus (~100 BC)
Glory is like a circle in the water, Which never ceaseth to enlarge itself, Till by broad spreading it disperses to naught.: William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616)
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Self discipline is that which, next to virtue, truly and essentially raises one man above another.: Joseph Addison (1672 - 1719)
Nature herself makes the wise man rich.: Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC)
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The evil implanted in man by nature spreads so imperceptibly, when the habit of wrong-doing is unchecked, that he himself can set no limit to his shamelessness.: Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC)
Few are agreeable in conversation, because each thinks more of what he intends to say than of what others are saying, and listens no more when he himself has a chance to speak.: Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613 - 1680)
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Glory built on selfish principles is shame and guilt.: William Cowper (1731 - 1800)
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Conscience and reputation are two things. Conscience is due to yourself, reputation to your neighbour.: Saint Augustine (354 AD - 430 AD)
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He who has injured thee was either stronger or weaker than thee. If weaker, spare him; if stronger, spare thyself.: William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616)
The good devout man first makes inner preparation for the actions he has later to perform. His outward actions do not draw him into lust and vice; rather it is he who bends them into the shape of reason and right judgement. Who has a stiffer battle to fight than the man who is striving to conquer himself.: Thomas a Kempis (1380 - 1471)

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