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The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of...
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Nothing is more conducive to peace of mind than not having any opinions at...
Quote #12723
For the birds that cannot soar, God has provided low branches.
Quote #31451
The Diplomat sits in silence, watching the world with his ears.
Quote #27531
I’ve never struck a woman in my life, not even my own mother.
Quote #22727
Real life is, to most men, a long second-best, a perpetual compromise between the...
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Memory is not so brilliant as hope, but it is more beautiful, and a...
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The trouble is that everyone talks about reforming others, and no one thinks about...
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Eating and scratching want but a beginning.
Quote #33424
Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards.