Dionysius of Halicarnassus Quotes
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The form of government, when it has been prudently established, produces citizens distinguished for bravery, justice, and every other good quality; whereas, on the other hand, bad institutions render men cowardly, rapacious, and slaves of every foul desire.
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A generous and noble spirit cannot be expected to dwell in the breasts of men who are struggling for their daily bread.
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Of God Himself can no man think. And therefore I would leave all that thing that I can think, and choose to my love that thing that I cannot think.
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It is a common law of nature, which no time will ever change, that superiors shall rule their inferiors.
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Short prayer pierceth heaven.
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That meek darkness be thy mirror, and thy whole remembrance.
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Governments are not overthrown by the poor, who have no power, but by the rich-when they are insulted by their inferiors and cannot obtain justice.
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Look that nothing live in thy working mind, but a naked intent stretching into God.
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