It was the wont of the immortal gods sometimes to grant prosperity and long impunity to men whose crimes they were minded to punish in order that a complete reverse of fortune might make them suffer more bitterly.
Copy QuoteIt is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.
Copy Quote View & ShareDo not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they could.
Copy Quote View & ShareCommitment means that it is possible for a man to yield the nerve center of his consent to a purpose or cause, a movement or an ideal, which may be more important to him than whether he lives or dies.
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