Hate those who flatter as much as those who deceive, for both, if trusted, injure those who trust them. If you accept those friends who court your favour from the worst motives, you will during your lifetime be without those who are willing to incur your displeasure from the best motives.
(Letter to Demonicus)

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Never emulate those who gain by injustice.

Isocrates (Letter to Demonicus)

If you be a lover of instruction, you will be well instructed.

Isocrates (Ad Doemonicum)

When you design to ask any one's advice, consider how he has acted in his own behalf. 

Isocrates (Letter to Demonicus)

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