Plutarch's Morals: Ethical EssaysGeorge Bell and Sons, 1888 - 408 pages |
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... animals docile and tame by training ? Rightly answered the Thessalian , who was asked who the mildest Thessalians were , " Those who have done with fighting . ' But why pursue the line of argument further ? For the Greek name for moral ...
... animals docile and tame by training ? Rightly answered the Thessalian , who was asked who the mildest Thessalians were , " Those who have done with fighting . ' But why pursue the line of argument further ? For the Greek name for moral ...
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... animals , as elephants , bulls , and lions ! But education is of all our advantages the only one immortal and divine . And two of the most powerful agencies in man's nature are mind and reason . And mind governs reason , and reason ...
... animals , as elephants , bulls , and lions ! But education is of all our advantages the only one immortal and divine . And two of the most powerful agencies in man's nature are mind and reason . And mind governs reason , and reason ...
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... animal life , and the practical without philosophy an unlovely and harsh life , and the contemplative without the practical a useless life , so we must endeavour with all our power to combine public life with philosophy as far as ...
... animal life , and the practical without philosophy an unlovely and harsh life , and the contemplative without the practical a useless life , so we must endeavour with all our power to combine public life with philosophy as far as ...
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... animals follow nature . For they do not wait for any legislation about bachelor or late - married , like the citizens of Lycurgus and Solon , nor do they fear penalties for ... animal does not go with the female at 22 PLUTARCH'S MORALS .
... animals follow nature . For they do not wait for any legislation about bachelor or late - married , like the citizens of Lycurgus and Solon , nor do they fear penalties for ... animal does not go with the female at 22 PLUTARCH'S MORALS .
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... animal exhibits for its young affection and forethought and endurance and unselfishness . We call the bee wise , and celebrate its " making the yellow honey , " flattering it for its tickling sweetness ; but we neglect the wisdom and in ...
... animal exhibits for its young affection and forethought and endurance and unselfishness . We call the bee wise , and celebrate its " making the yellow honey , " flattering it for its tickling sweetness ; but we neglect the wisdom and in ...
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