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“Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage.”
― History of the Peloponnesian War
― History of the Peloponnesian War
“I am very happy
Because I have conquered myself
And not the world.
I am very happy
Because I have loved the world
And not myself.”
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Because I have conquered myself
And not the world.
I am very happy
Because I have loved the world
And not myself.”
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“Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire is that which he exercises over himself.”
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“The best fighter is never angry.”
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“Educate your children to self-control, to the habit of holding passion and prejudice and evil tendencies subject to an upright and reasoning will, and you have done much to abolish misery from their future and crimes from society.”
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