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Men commonly think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and imbibed opinions, but generally act according to custom.
Men will sooner surrender their rights than their customs.
Men will sooner surrender their rights than their customs.
Tradition simply means that we need to end what began well and continue what is worth continuing
Tradition simply means that we need to end what began well and continue what is worth continuing
The old ways are the safest and surest ways.
The old ways are the safest and surest ways.
Custom is the plague of wise men and the idol of fools.
Custom is the plague of wise men and the idol of fools.
Take the course opposite to custom and you will almost always do well.
Take the course opposite to custom and you will almost always do well.
Custom meets us at the cradle and leaves us only at the tomb.
Custom meets us at the cradle and leaves us only at the tomb.
The customs and fashions of men change like leaves on the bough, some of which go and others come.
The customs and fashions of men change like leaves on the bough, some of which go and others come.
Custom is the great guide to human life
Custom is the great guide to human life