Death hangs over thee: whilst yet thou livest, whilst thou mayest, be good.
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Whatever happens at all happens as it should; you will find this true, if you watch narrowly.
Permalink to quote #9 How much time he gains who does not look to see what his neighbor says or does or thinks, but only at what he does himself, to make it just and holy.
Permalink to quote #11 If mind is common to us, then also the reason, whereby we are reasoning beings, is common. If this be so, then also the reason which enjoins what is to be done…
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