“When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and the influence of her power it is in vain to resist.”
— Akhenaton
Author: Akhenaton
Category: power
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True wisdom is less presuming than folly.
“True wisdom is less presuming than folly. The wise man doubteth often, and changeth his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubteth not; he knoweth all things but his own ignorance.”
— Akhenaton
Author: Akhenaton
Category: wisdom
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When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms,
“When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and the influence of her power it is in vain to resist.”
— Akhenaton
Author: Akhenaton
Category: beauty
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To be satisfied with a little, is
“To be satisfied with a little, is the greatest wisdom; and he that increaseth his riches, increaseth his cares; but a contented mind is a hidden treasure, and trouble findeth it not.”
— Akhenaton
Author: Akhenaton
Category: wisdom
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Those who gave thee a body, furnished
“Those who gave thee a body, furnished it with weakness; but He who gave thee Soul, armed thee with resolution. Employ it, and thou art wise; be wise and thou art happy.”
— Akhenaton
Author: Akhenaton
Category: art
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Indulge not thyself in the passion of
“Indulge not thyself in the passion of anger; it is whetting a sword to wound thine own breast, or murder thy friend.”
— Akhenaton
Author: Akhenaton
Category: anger
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