For we are mistaken when we look forward to death; the major portion of death has already passed. Whatever years be behind us are in death's hands. (Location 241)

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The primary indication, to my thinking, of a well-ordered mind is a man's ability to remain in one place and linger in his own company. (Location 263)

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a plant which is often moved can never grow strong. (Location 269)

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Each day acquire something that will fortify you against poverty, against death, indeed against other misfortunes as well; (Location 274)

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It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor. (Location 279)

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Do you ask what is the proper limit to wealth? It is, first, to have what is necessary, and, second, to have what is enough. (Location 281)

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if you consider any man a friend whom you do not trust as you trust yourself, you are mightily mistaken and you do not sufficiently understand what true friendship means. (Location 292)

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