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Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many; the intelligence of a few perceives what has been carefully hidden. Phaedrus Appearance 1,792
The mind ought sometimes to be diverted, that it may return the better to thinking. Phaedrus Pleasure 143
Whoever is detected in a shameful fraud is ever after not believed even if they speak the truth. Phaedrus DeceptionLying 142
You will soon break the bow if you keep it always stretched. Phaedrus Success 119
Aggression unchallenged is aggression unleashed. Phaedrus 113
Gentleness is the antidote for cruelty. Phaedrus Strength 106
I would rather not be a king than to forfeit my liberty. Phaedrus Liberty 102
Everyone is bound to bear patiently the results of his own example. Phaedrus Bear 89
The intelligence of few perceives what has been carefully hidden in the recesses of the mind. Phaedrus Intelligence 79
A learned man has always riches in himself. Phaedrus Himself 77
An alliance with a powerful person is never safe. Phaedrus Power 75
It is the part of a fool to give advice to others and not himself to be on his guard. Phaedrus Advice 70
Witticisms please as long as we keep them within boundaries, but pushed to excess they cause offense. Phaedrus Humor 64
The only problem with seeing too much is that it makes you insane. Phaedrus Insane 60
Strangers he gulls, but friends make fun of him. Phaedrus Friends 60
First appearance deceives many. Phaedrus Appearance 55
Everyone ought to bear patiently the results of his own conduct. Phaedrus Patience 47
Success tempts many to their ruin. Phaedrus Success 47
Submit to the present evil, lest a greater one befall you. Phaedrus Evil 40
The humble are in danger when those in power disagree. Phaedrus Humility 35
The bow kept taut will quickly break, kept loosely strung, it will serve you when you need it. Phaedrus Uncategorized 35
That only is a disgrace to a man which he has deserved to suffer. Phaedrus Deserved 29

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