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I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than...
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Ideals are like stars: you will not succeed in touching them with your hands,...
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I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who overcomes his enemies.
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Part of the power of Emerson’s individualism is his insistence, at crucial moments, that...
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In reality, serendipity accounts for one percent of the blessings we receive in life,...
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If more than ten percent of the population likes a painting it should be...
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What is fame? The advantage of being known by people of whom you yourself...
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For myself I am an optimist–it does not seem to be much use being...
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Some have been thought brave because they were afraid to run away.
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The important thing is to know when to laugh, or since laughing is somewhat...