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The theoretical understanding of the world, which is the aim of philosophy, is not a matter of great practical importance to animals, or to savages, or even to most civilised men.
Bertrand Russell /





The infliction of cruelty with a good conscience is a delight to moralists. That is why they invented Hell.
Bertrand Russell /





What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.
A phrase often attributed to Henry David Thoreau - Quotation of uncertain origin /





At the age of six I wanted to be a cook. At seven I wanted to be Napoleon. And my ambition has been growing steadily ever since.
Salvador Dalí /





If the machine of government is of such a nature that it requires you to be the agent of injustice to another, then, I say, break the law.
Henry David Thoreau /





A sense of duty is useful in work but offensive in personal relations. People wish to be liked, not to be endured with patient resignation.
Bertrand Russell /





We must walk consciously only part way toward our goal, and then leap in the dark to our success.
Henry David Thoreau /





Love is always before you. Love it.
André Breton  / 





The countenance of bravery has a share in the victory.
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 





Penitence follows hasty decisions.
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 





When the older generation makes mistakes, the younger learns a bad lesson.
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 





The miser is as much in want of that which he has, as of that which he has not.
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 





It is stupid to complain about misfortune that is your own fault.
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 





The angry man always thinks he can do more than he can.
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 





What you suppose to be in flight is often wont to face you.
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 





To give everything and not demand anything in return, that is beautiful
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 





You must always fear when you would be safe.
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 





To make her onset worse, malice pretends to be good.
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 





Those who would do evil never fail to find a reason.
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 





There is a universal law that commands that we shall be born and we shall die.
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 





Pain of mind is worse than pain of body.
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 





What happens to one man may happen to all.
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 





He who is quick to judge is quick to repent.
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 



He who is quick to judge is quick to repent.



He who quarrels with a drunk injures an absent man.
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 





You must expect to be treated by others as you yourself have treated them.
Publilius Syrus - Sentences / 
 





No crime without law.
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How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone.
Gabrielle Chasnel, dîte Coco Chanel /





Destiny beats the cards but we will play them.
Bernard Moitessier / 





Remember to live!
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An unhappy nation makes great artists.
Alfred de Musset / 






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