Quote by Marcus Aurelius
Remember that what pulls the strings is the force hidden within; t

Remember that what pulls the strings is the force hidden within; there lies the power to persuade, there the life — there, if one must speak out, the real man. – Marcus Aurelius

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Live not as though there were a thousand years ahead of you. Fate is at your elbow; make yourself good while life and power are still yours. – Marcus Aurelius

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When thou art above measure angry, bethink thee how momentary is mans life. – Marcus Aurelius

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Who speaks to the instincts speaks to the deepest in mankind, and finds the readiest response. – Amos Bronson Alcott

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He makes people pleased with him by making them first pleased with themselves. – Lord Chesterfield

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He that winna be ruled by the rudder maun be ruled by the rock. – Scottish Proverb

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That which proves too much, proves nothing! – Proverb

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