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No man was ever great by imitation
It is in self-limitation that a master first shows himself
To achieve greatness one should live as if they will never die
It is the prerogative of great men only to have great defects
Not in his goals but in his transitions is man great
It is true greatness to have in one the frailty of a man and the security of a god
It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness
If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail
Men are we, and must grieve when even the shade
Of that which once was great is passed away.
Of that which once was great is passed away.
On the Extinction of the Venetian Republic
But who, if he be called upon to face
Some awful moment to which Heaven has joined
Great issues, good or bad for humankind,
Is happy as a lover.
Some awful moment to which Heaven has joined
Great issues, good or bad for humankind,
Is happy as a lover.
Character of the Happy Warrior
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On Anger: "For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind."
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On Destiny: "Our destiny exercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature: it is our future that lays down the law of our today."
Human, All Too Human
Human, All Too Human
On Friendship: "A crowd is not company; and faces are but a gallery of pictures; and talk but a tinkling cymbal, where there is no love."
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