Phaedrus quotes

The mind ought sometimes to be diverted that it may return the better to thinking. (Phaedrus)
Everyone ought to bear patiently the results of his own conduct. View quote
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Whoever is detected in a shameful fraud is ever after not believed even if they speak the truth. View quote
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An alliance with a powerful person is never safe. View quote
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Things are not always as they seem; the first appearance deceives many. View quote
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Submit to the present evil, lest a greater one befall you. View quote
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The intelligence of few perceives what has been carefully hidden in the recesses of the mind. View quote
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It is the part of a fool to give advice to others and not himself to be on his guard. View quote
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I would rather not be a king than to forfeit my liberty. View quote
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Witticisms please as long as we keep them within boundaries, but pushed to excess they cause offense. View quote
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In outward show so splendid and so vain; 'tis but a gilded block without a brain. (Phaedrus)
Success tempts many to their ruin. View quote
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Strangers he gulls, but friends make fun of him. View quote
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In a change of masters the poor change nothing except their master's name. View quote
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The bow kept taut will quickly break, kept loosely strung, it will serve you when you need it. View quote
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That only is a disgrace to a man which he has deserved to suffer. View quote
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Gentleness is the antidote for cruelty. View quote
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A learned man has always riches in himself. View quote
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The humble are in danger when those in power disagree. View quote
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Phaedrus (dialogue), a dialogue of Plato's. View quote
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A work by Cy Twombly. (Phaedrus)