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For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is
at least human.

For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is
at least human.

by Plutarch Found in: Errors Quotes,
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Even if a minefield or the abyss should lie before me, I will
march straight ahead without looking back.

Even if a minefield or the abyss should lie before me, I will
march straight ahead without looking back.

by Plutarch Found in: Perseverance Quotes,
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As to Caesar, when he was called upon, he gave no testimony
against Clodius, nor did he affirm that read more

As to Caesar, when he was called upon, he gave no testimony
against Clodius, nor did he affirm that he was certain of any
injury done to his bed. He only said, "He had divorced Pompeia
because the wife of Caesar ought not only to be clear of such a
crime, but of the very suspicion of it."

by Plutarch Found in: Suspicion Quotes,
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The drop hollows out the stone not by strength, but by constant
falling.
[Lat., Gutta cavat lapidem non read more

The drop hollows out the stone not by strength, but by constant
falling.
[Lat., Gutta cavat lapidem non vi, sed saepe cadendo.]

by Plutarch Found in: Perseverance Quotes,
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Nothing is cheap which is superfluous, for what one does not need, is dear at a penny.

Nothing is cheap which is superfluous, for what one does not need, is dear at a penny.

by Plutarch Found in: Economy Quotes,
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