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“Moderation, which consists in indifference about little things, and in a prudent and well-proportioned zeal about things of importance, can proceed from nothing but true knowledge, which has its foundation in self-acquaintance.”

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Acquaintance Contentment Foundation Identity Importance Indifference Knowledge Little things Littles Moderation Prudent Self True knowledge Wells Zeal

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