Phaedrus
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Phaedrus
Whoever is detected in a shameful fraud is ever after not believed even if they speak the truth.
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Lies and Lying
I would rather not be a king than to forfeit my liberty.
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Liberty
The humble are in danger when those in power disagree.
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Humility
In a change of masters the poor change nothing except their master s name.
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Poverty and The Poor
Gentleness is the antidote for cruelty.
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Tenderness
Success tempts many to their ruin.
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Success
An alliance with a powerful person is never safe.
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Agreement
First appearance deceives many.
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Appearance
You will soon break the bow if you keep it always stretched.
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Achievement
Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many; the intelligence of a few perceives what has been carefully hidden.
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Appearance
The mind ought sometimes to be diverted, that it may return the better to thinking.
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Amusement
Submit to the present evil, lest a greater one befall you.
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Evil
Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength.
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Wisdom
Witticisms please as long as we keep them within boundaries, but pushed to excess they cause offense.
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Wit