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Aristotle

Ion Culiță Parpalache

“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.”

— Aristotle

“Aristotle was a homo.”

— Richard Nixon

The Eternal Cripple

H. L. Mencken

Man, at his best, remains a sort of one-lunged animal, never completely rounded and perfect, as a bacillus, say, is perfect.

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Self

Anonymous

If a man hold himself dear, let him watch himself carefully; during one at least out of the three watches a wise man should be watchful.

Let each man direct himself first to what is proper, then let him teach others; thus a wise man will not suffer.

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Old Age

Anonymous

How is there laughter, how is there joy, as this world is always burning? Do you not seek a light, ye who are surrounded by darkness?

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The Wise Man

Anonymous

If you see a man who shows you what is to be avoided, who administers reproofs, and is intelligent, follow that wise man as you would one who tells of hidden treasures; it will be better, not worse, for him who follows him.

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