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The man who has sufficient power over himself to wait until his nature has recovered its even balance is the truly wise
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"The man who has sufficient power over himself to wait until his nature has recovered its even balance is the truly wise man, but such beings are seldom met with"

- Giacomo Casanova

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This quote by Giacomo Casanova speaks with the importance of self-control and persistence. He suggests that a truly smart male is one that has the power to wait until his emotions have actually resolved and also he is in a balanced state. This suggests that it is challenging to stay in control of one's feelings and that it takes a large amount of stamina and knowledge to do so. Casanova likewise suggests that such individuals are rare, recommending that it is hard to discover someone who has the ability to stay in control of their feelings as well as wait till they remain in a balanced state. This quote talks with the significance of self-constraint and also persistence, and suggests that it is a sign of wisdom to be able to wait until one's emotions have worked out before acting.

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Giacomo Casanova This quote is written / told by Giacomo Casanova between April 2, 1725 and June 4, 1798. He was a famous Celebrity from Italy. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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