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A thought which does not result in an action is nothing much, and an action which does not proceed from read more
A thought which does not result in an action is nothing much, and an action which does not proceed from a thought is nothing at all.
Promise is most given when the least is said.
Promise is most given when the least is said.
A tree growing out of the ground is as wonderful today as it ever was. It does not need to read more
A tree growing out of the ground is as wonderful today as it ever was. It does not need to adopt new and startling methods.
If you love something let it go, and if it comes back - that doesn't mean a damn thing; it read more
If you love something let it go, and if it comes back - that doesn't mean a damn thing; it can just leave you again later.
It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest read more
It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.
Experience is a dim lamp, which only lights the one who bears it.
Experience is a dim lamp, which only lights the one who bears it.
Tact is the art of making guests feel at home when that's really where you wish they were.
Tact is the art of making guests feel at home when that's really where you wish they were.
To accept a favor is to forfeit liberty.
To accept a favor is to forfeit liberty.
Experience is the only prophecy of wise men.
Experience is the only prophecy of wise men.