Phaedrus

In outward show so splendid and so vain; 'tis but a gilded block without a brain. ↗

— Phaedrus

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The mind ought sometimes to be diverted that it may return to better thinking. ↗

— Phaedrus

#diverted #may #mind #ought #return

I would rather not be a king than to forfeit my liberty. ↗

— Phaedrus

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In a change of masters the poor change nothing except their master's name. ↗

— Phaedrus

#except #master #masters #name #nothing

Strangers he gulls, but friends make fun of him. ↗

— Phaedrus

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Submit to the present evil, lest a greater one befall you. ↗

— Phaedrus

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Success tempts many to their ruin. ↗

— Phaedrus

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That only is a disgrace to a man which he has deserved to suffer. ↗

— Phaedrus

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The bow kept taut will quickly break, kept loosely strung, it will serve you when you need it. ↗

— Phaedrus

#break #kept #loosely #need #quickly

The humble are in danger when those in power disagree. ↗

— Phaedrus

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