I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.
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I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.
I would rather live a short life of glory than a long one of obscurity.
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My treasure lies in my friends.
For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms.
With the right attitude, self imposed limitations vanish.
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As for a limit to one's labors, I, for one, do not recognize any for a high-minded man, except that the labors themselves should lead to noble accomplishments.
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