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Edith Hamilton Quotes: A word is no light matter. Words have with truth been called fossil poetry, each, that is, a symbol of a creative thought.
         

A word is no light matter. Words have with truth been called fossil poetry, each, that is, a symbol of a creative thought.


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When the freedom they wished for most was freedom from responsibility, then Athens ceased to be free and was never free again.

When the freedom they wished for most was freedom from responsibility, then Athens ceased to be free and was never free again.



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Faith is not belief. Belief is passive. Faith is active.



To rejoice in life, to find the world beautiful ... was a mark of the Greek spirit.

To rejoice in life, to find the world beautiful ... was a mark of the Greek spirit.



The power of good is shown not by triumphantly conquering evil, but by continuing to resist evil while facing certain defeat.

The power of good is shown not by triumphantly conquering evil, but by continuing to resist evil while facing certain defeat.



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Responsibility is the price every man must pay for freedom.

Responsibility is the price every man must pay for freedom.



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A people's literature is the great textbook for real knowledge of them. The writings of the day show the quality of the people as no historical reconstruction can.



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To be able to be caught up into the world of thought-that is educated.



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It is not hard work that is dreary; it is superficial work.





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If one departs from the bliss of the Eternal, he will come across the happiness that is obtained from the temporary.

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I don't want to be an actor, but why not take these opportunities when they come to you? I'm not killing myself auditioning, chasing that dream.



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