Man, if he compare himself with all that he can see, is at the zenith of power But if he compare himself with all that he can conceive, he is at the nadir of weakness.
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There are two way of establishing a reputation, one to be praised by honest people and the other to be accused by rogues. It is best, however, to secure the first one, because it will always be accompanied by the latter.
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To look back to antiquity is one thing, to go back to it is another.
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To know a man, observe how he wins his object, rather than how he loses it; for when we fail, our pride supports us - when we succeed, it betrays us.
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