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Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.
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Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself...
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It’s easier to put on slippers than to carpet the whole world.
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A good word is an easy obligation; but not to speak ill, requires only...
Quote #22831
Respect for the truth comes close to being the basis for all morality.
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Millions long for immortality who do not know what to do with themselves on...
Quote #24692
Many a crown of wisdom is but the golden chamberpot of success, worn with...
Quote #20686
‘I have done my best.’ That is about all the philosophy of living one...
Quote #28615
You can never step into the same river for new waters are always flowing...
Quote #7725
Cease, every joy, to glimmer on my mind, But leave—oh! leave the light of...