When I look upon seamen, men of science and philosophers, man is the wisest of all beings; when I look upon priests and prophets nothing is as contemptible as man.
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Those who have virtue always in their mouths, and neglect it in practice, are like a harp, which emits a sound pleasing to others, while itself is insensible of the music.Diogenes
The great thieves lead away the little thief.
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The sun, too, shines into cesspools and is not polluted.
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Most men are within a finger's breadth of being mad.
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We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk less.
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Discourse on virtue and they pass by in droves. Whistle and dance the shimmy, and you've got an audience.
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