If thou would estimate thyself, put away wealth, land, honors; scrutinize thyself within. Day's Collacon
Man's character is his fate. Fragments
Someone who's on top of the world isn't much of an observer: happy people are poor psychologists. But someone who's troubled about something is on the alert. The perceived threat sharpens his senses - he takes in more than he usually does. The Post Office Girl
A hungry people listens not to reason, nor cares for justice, nor is bent by any prayers. De Brevitate Vitae
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