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A wise man thinks what is easy is difficult.
A wise man thinks what is easy is difficult.
It is not the facts which guide the conduct of men, but their opinions about facts; which may be entirely read more
It is not the facts which guide the conduct of men, but their opinions about facts; which may be entirely wrong. We can only make them right by discussion.
A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees.
A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees.
No idea is so antiquated that it was not once modern. No idea is so modern that it will not read more
No idea is so antiquated that it was not once modern. No idea is so modern that it will not some day be antiquated...to seize the flying thought before it escapes us is our only touch with reality.
The unexamined life is not worth living.
The unexamined life is not worth living.
The most complex things are the simplest.
The most complex things are the simplest.
Euphemisms are not, as many young people think, useless verbiage for that which can and should be said bluntly; they read more
Euphemisms are not, as many young people think, useless verbiage for that which can and should be said bluntly; they are like secret agents on a delicate mission, they must airily pass by a stinking mess with barely so much as a nod of the head, make their point of constructive criticism and continue on in calm forbearance. Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne.
For the love of God, folks, don't do this at home.
For the love of God, folks, don't do this at home.
Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.
Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.
