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Shall I tell you what the real evil is? To cringe to the things that are called evils, to surrender to them our freedom, in defiance of which we ought to face any suffering.
The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.
A person’s fears are lighter when the danger is at hand.
Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.
Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.
There is nothing in the world so much admired as a man who knows how to bear unhappiness with courage.
If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.
A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.
The deferring of anger is the best antidote to anger.
Genius always gives its best at first prudence, at last.