The measure of a man is way he bears up under misfortune
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In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
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Also the two-edged tongue of mighty Zeno, who, Say what one would, could argue it untrue
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Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause.
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It is an observation no less just than common, that there is no stronger test of a man's real character than power and authority, exciting as they do every passion, and discovering every latent vice.
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