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He [Cato] used to say that in all his life he never repented but
of three things. The first read more

He [Cato] used to say that in all his life he never repented but
of three things. The first was that he had trusted a woman with
a secret; the second that he had gone by sea when he might have
gone by land; and the third, that had passed one day without
having a will by him.

by Plutarch Found in: Repentance Quotes,
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The giving of riches and honors to a wicked man is like giving strong wine to him that hath a read more

The giving of riches and honors to a wicked man is like giving strong wine to him that hath a fever.

by Plutarch Found in: Wickedness Quotes,
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Water continually dropping will wear hard rocks hollow.

Water continually dropping will wear hard rocks hollow.

by Plutarch Found in: Perseverance Quotes,
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I have heard that Tiberius used to say that that man was
ridiculous, who after sixth years, appealed to read more

I have heard that Tiberius used to say that that man was
ridiculous, who after sixth years, appealed to a physician.

by Plutarch Found in: Medicine Quotes,
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God is the brave man's hope, and not the coward's excuse.

God is the brave man's hope, and not the coward's excuse.

by Plutarch Found in: God Quotes,
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