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Ambition is a poor excuse for not having sense enough to be lazy.
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I have the consolation of having added nothing to my private fortune during my...
Quote #8760
Our friends should be companions who inspire us, who help us rise to our...
Quote #32086
We are, perhaps, uniquely among the earth’s creatures, the worrying animal. We worry away...
Quote #26913
It is not observed in history that families improve with time.
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The society which scorns excellence in plumbing as a humble activity and tolerates shoddiness...
Quote #10257
Science may set limits to knowledge, but should not set limits to imagination.
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Charity begins at home.
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If a man should importune me to give a reason why I loved him,...
Quote #15760
Pride is seldom delicate; it will please itself with very mean advantages.