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To begin with myself, then, the utterances of men concerning me will differ widely, since in passing judgment almost every one is influenced not so much by truth as by preference, and good and evil report alike know no bounds.
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Often have I wondered with much curiosity as to our coming into this world and what will follow our departure.
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It is more honorable to be raised to a throne than to be born to one. Fortune bestows the one, merit obtains the other.
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How difficult it is to save the bark of reputation from the rocks of ignorance.
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What name to call thee by, O virgin fair, I know not, for thy looks are not of earth And more than mortal seems thy countenances.
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The aged love what is practical while impetuous youth longs only for what is dazzling.
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