"Have no friends not equal to yourself." The Analects of Confucius
Law intends indeed to do service to human life, but it is not able when men do not choose to accept her services; for it is only in those who are obedient to her that she displays her special virtue. Fragment
“The best books… are those that tell you what you know already.” 1984
For in order to command well, we should know how to submit; and he who submits with a good grace will some time become worthy of commanding. On The Laws
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