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Eric VI of Denmark
Eric VI Menved was King of Denmark (1286–1319). A son of King Eric V and Agnes of Brandenburg, he became king in 1286 at age 12, when his father was murdered on 22 November by unknown assailants. On account of his age, his mother ruled for him until 1294.
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politics · King of Denmark from 1286 to 1319 · monarch · also Eric VI of Denmark, Eric VI Menved, Denmark
Born 1 January 1274 · Died 13 November 1319 · Q359601
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2026· 7 entries
“All contributions, however small, are of use.”
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“Government is good at one thing: It knows how to break your legs, hand you a crutch, and say, 'See, if it weren't for the government, you wouldn't be able to walk.'”
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“What's the news?None, my lord, but that the world's grown honest.Then is doomsday near.”
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“Do not wonder, if the common people speak more truly than those of high rank; for they speak with more safety.”
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“Daughters may look and behave like their mothers. This is due to inheritance and the example observed closely and daily.”
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“We promise according to our hopes; we fulfill according to our fears.”
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2007· 9 entries
“Nobody can fully understand another person's hardship or suffering.”
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“Spread your risks or investments so that if one enterprise fails you will not lose everything.”
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“It is necessary to learn the basics before progressing to more advanced things.”
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“It is better that somebody arrives or something happens later than expected or desired, than not at all.”
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“An incompetent person or an unsystematic approach is bound to succeed every now and then by chance.”
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“You must put up with the unpleasant results of a foolish action or decision.”
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“People who make the most or the loudest threats are the least likely to take action.”
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“Children are bound to cause their parents anxiety, and may or may not also bring them joy.”
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“'We must be grateful for what we get, even if it is less than we desire.”
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1997· 4 entries
“Concentrate on one thing at a time or you will achieve nothing. - Trying to do two or more things at a time, when even one on its own needs full effort, means that none of them will be accomplished properly.”
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“In taking advantage of chaotic conditions one can easily serve one's own purposes.”
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“Children observe daily and — in their behaviour — often follow the example of their parents.”
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“Working hard for others one may neglect one's own needs or the needs of those closest to him.”
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1886· 1 entry
“Every man loves well what is like to himself.”
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1885· 1 entry
“The World is full of fools and faint hearts; and yet every one has courage enough to bear the misfortunes, and wisdom enough to manage the Affairs of his neighbor.”
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1855· 1 entry
“The proverb applies to those who will not listen to any argument which is against their creed, no matter how absurd that creed may be. The voice of selfishness drowns the most convincing arguments, yea, the voice of the Almighty himself.”
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1845· 1 entry
“It is better to make some confession, or pay a little deference to others, our neighbors, friends, acquaintances, and especially our superiors, rather than lose our credit or break friendship.”
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1319· 1 entry
Died 1319-11-13.
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1286· 1 entry
Career landmark: monarch of Denmark (1286–1319).
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1274· 1 entry
Born 1274-01-01.
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