It is a high distinction for a homely woman to be loved for her character rather than for beauty.
PlutarchThe first man . . . ventured to call food and nourishment the parts that had a little before bellowed and cried, moved and lived. How could his eyes endure the slaughter when throats were slit and hides flayed and limbs torn from limb? How could his nose endure the stench? How was it that the pollution did not turn away his taste, which made contact with the sores of others and sucked juices and serums from mortal wounds?
PlutarchThe real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits.
PlutarchLearn to be pleased with everything, with wealth so far as it makes us beneficial to others; with poverty, for not having much to care for; and with obscurity, for being unenvied.
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