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In the same degree in which a man's mind is nearer to freedom from all passion, in the same degree also is it nearer to strength
Strength is not energy; some authors have more muscles than talent
The strong man is the one who is able to intercept at will the communication between the senses and the mind
When restraint and courtesy are added to strength, the latter becomes irresistible
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will
Force always attracts men of low morality
Strength without judgment falls by its own weight
Consider well what your shoulders are able to bear
The strongest have their moments of fatigue
We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others
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On Anger: "For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind."
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On Destiny: "Our destiny exercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature: it is our future that lays down the law of our today."
Human, All Too Human
Human, All Too Human
On Friendship: "A crowd is not company; and faces are but a gallery of pictures; and talk but a tinkling cymbal, where there is no love."
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