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All things Quote by Plotinus

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“All things are filled full of signs, and it is a wise man who can learn about one thing from another.”

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Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money.

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Moderation, honey, in all things but love and chocolate. That's my motto.

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The Lord gives and the Lord takes away, as it pleases him, for he can do all things.

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