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To be everywhere is to be nowhere.
Food that is vomited up as soon as it is eaten is not assimilated into the body and does not do one any good;
nothing hinders a cure so much as frequent changes of treatment;
a plant which is frequently moved never grows strong.
You ask what is the proper limit to a person’s wealth? First, having what is essential, and second, having what is enough.
if you are looking on anyone as a friend when you do not trust him as you trust yourself, you are making a grave mistake
Certainly you should discuss everything with a friend; but before you do so, discuss in your mind the man himself.
After friendship is formed you must trust, but before that you must judge.
Trusting everyone is as much a fault as trusting no one
A balanced combination of the two attitudes is what we want; the active man should be able to take things easily, while the man who is inclined towards repose should be capable of action.
refrain from following the example of those whose craving is for attention, not their own improvement,