Expectations Quote by Bias of Priene

“He who will lose a present good for one in expectation hath some wit, but a small store of wisdom.”

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The majority is wicked.

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Hear much, speak little

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It becomes not a law-maker to be a law-breaker.

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Speak of the Gods as they are.

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Monarch, thou wishest to cover thyself with glory; be the first to submit to the laws of thy empire.

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What is man's greatest bane? His brother man alone.

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The greatest misfortune of all is not to be able to bear misfortune.

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Make wisdom your provision for the journey from youth to old age, for it is a more certain support than all other possessions.

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Some, by admiring other men's virtues, become enemies to their own vices.

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Be slow in considering, but resolute in action.

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