Today every invention is received with a cry of triumph which soon turns into a cry of fear.
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Whenever there are great virtues, it's a sure sign something's wrong.
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The finest plans have always been spoiled by the littleness of them that should carry them out. Even emperors can't do it all by themselves.
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Mixing one's wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably.
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You don't need to pray to God any more when there are storms in the sky, but you do have to be insured.
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Do not fear death so much but rather the inadequate life.
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