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The test of a religion or philosophy

Is the number of the things it can explain.

—R. W. Emerson

Don’t be swept off your feet by the vividness of the impression. Rather say: “Impression, wait for me a little. Let me see what you are and what you represent. Let me try you.”
—Epictetus

I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.
—William Allen White

Where there is no comparison, no envy; and therefore kings are not envied but by kings.
—Francis Bacon

“We will certainly try hard to do as you say”, he replied.
“But how shall we bury?”
“However you please,” said Socrates, “If you can catch me and I do not get away from you.”
—Plato