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To accept a favor is to forfeit liberty.
To accept a favor is to forfeit liberty.
It is the growling man who lives a dog's life.
It is the growling man who lives a dog's life.
The only weapon that becomes sharper with constant use is the tongue.
The only weapon that becomes sharper with constant use is the tongue.
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than read more
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order.
If you don't run your own life, somebody else will.
If you don't run your own life, somebody else will.
Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.
Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.
In this country men seem to live for action as long as they can and sink into apathy when they read more
In this country men seem to live for action as long as they can and sink into apathy when they retire.
Remember son, many a good story has been ruined by over verification.
Remember son, many a good story has been ruined by over verification.
Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute! Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Only engage, and then read more
Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute! Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Only engage, and then the mind grows heated. Begin, and then the work will be completed.