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The whole earth is the sepulchre of famous men.


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Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and respect of self, in turn, is the chief element in courage.



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You should punish in the same manner those who commit crimes with those who accuse falsely.



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When will there be justice in Athens? There will be justice in Athens when those who are not injured are as outraged as those who are.



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Love of power, operating through greed and through personal ambition, was the cause of all these evils.



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