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There is more both of beauty and of raison d'etre in the works of nature- than in those of art.
Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods.
Poetry is deeper and more meaningful than history because it talks about general truths, while history talks about specific events.
Love well, be loved and do something of value.
For this reason poetry is something more philosophical and more worthy of serious attention than history.
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.
Fine friendship requires duration rather than fitful intensity.
The only way to achieve true success is to express yourself completely in service to society.
Therefore, poetry is more philosophical and serious than history, because its statements are more universal, while history's are specific.
He who cannot see the truth for himself, nor, hearing it from others, store it away in his mind, that man is utterly worthless.
