Quote #68

Philosophy begins with wonder.

Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.

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  1. Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best what is good for us.
  2. Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of - for credit is like fire; when once you have kindled it you ma…
  3. One who is injured ought not to return the injury, for on no account can it be right to do an injustice; and it is not right to return an i…
  4. Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.
  5. Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued.
  6. Remember what is unbecoming to do is also unbecoming to speak of.
  7. My belief is that to have no wants is divine.
  8. See one promontory, one mountain, one sea, one river and see all.

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