For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories. - Plato - Quotesmemo.com

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Plato

For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories.

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He who is of a calm and happy nature, will hardly feel the pressure of age

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The most important part of education is proper training in the nursery.

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'But the man who is ready to taste every form of knowledge, is glad to learn and never satisfied - he's the man who deserves to be called a philosopher, isn't he?'

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Hardly any human being is capable of pursuing two professions or two arts rightly.

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The whole life of the philosopher is a preparation for death.

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