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Belief in god is a good delusion — If we err in our belief that the souls of men are immortal, we err gladly, and would not wish to lose so delightful an error.

Brevity is a great praise of eloquence.

Expertise is less valuabel in times of utter catastrophe — Even the best pilots are willing to take advice from their passengers in bad weather.

Glory is sufficient in the very consciousness of a noble deed.

Good and evil is difficult to distinguish — the function of wisdom is precisely this.

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.

History is the witness of the times, the torch of truth, the life of memory, the teacher of life, the messenger of antiquity.

Intention is important — In honorable dealing we must consider what we intended, not what we said.

Justice is the crowning glory of the virtues.

Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things.