To accept injury without a spirit of savage resentment-to show ourselves merciful toward those who wrong us-being a source of good hope to them-is characteristic of a benevolent and civilized way of life.

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"Given that all must die, it is better to die with distinction than to live long."

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"If you accomplish something good with hard work, the labor passes quickly, but the good endures; if you do something shameful in pursuit of pleasure, the pleasure passes quickly, but the shame endures."

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"Beauty is a gentle and loving heart."

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"There is no greater beauty than kindness and compassion."

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"Selflessness is the most beautiful trait one can possess."

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"A kind heart can bring light to the darkest of places."

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"In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us."

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