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Philosophy does not regard pedigree, she received Plato not as a noble, but she made him one. — Seneca the Younger
This is the law of benefits between men; the one ought to forget at once what was given, and the other ought never to forget… — Seneca the Younger
Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid… — Tacitus
There is no pain in the wound received in the moment of victory. — Publilius Syrus
The poet is born with the capacity of arranging words in such a way that something of the quality of the graces and inspirations he… — Aldous Huxley
Style is the dress of thoughts; and let them be ever so just, if your style is homely, coarse, and vulgar, they will appear to… — Lord Chesterfield
But forgiveness must not only be given but received also. — William Golding
The people who fear humor - and they are many - are suspicious of its power to present things in unexpected lights, to question received… — Robertson Davies
Very often when I am introduced to women, I think, What is she really like behind the disguise which she wears? And very often I… — Robertson Davies
There is nothing so fleeting as the memory of benefits received. — Francesco Guicciardini
The greater part of the people we assign to educate our sons we know for certain are not educated. Yet we do not doubt that… — Giacomo Leopardi
Be content with what thou hast received, and smooth thy frowning forehead, for the door of choice is not open either to thee or me. — Hafez
I have never received a telephone call that justified the excitement and fuss of the electronics involved. If I can't see somebody I love, for… — William Saroyan
I am, incidentally, the only writer to have received the Somerset Maugham award twice - the first time for my first novel, the second time… — Martin Amis
I received the best advice for running I ever heard: 'You're not going to win, so just relax. If it feels like work, you're running… — Christopher McDougall
Taking food alone tends to make one hard and coarse. Those accustomed to it must lead a Spartan life if they are not to go… — Walter Benjamin
Alexander received more bravery of mind by the pattern of Achilles, than by hearing the definition of fortitude. — Philip Sidney
It's dangerous to think too much about how a film will be received. Filmmaking is not a popularity contest. Some would disagree. — Julia Leigh
I wish that every player could feel what I've felt in visiting ballparks. The receptions I've received, it's blown me away. It's absolutely remarkable. — Mark McGwire
Well, it's been an interesting career. Since I last appeared on 'Top Of The Pops,' I've been doing about 150 live shows every year. The… — John Otway

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