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It is a shameful thing to be weary of inquiry when what we search for is excellent.
It is a shameful thing to be weary of inquiry when what we search for is excellent.
There is a sort of veteran woman of condition, who, having lived always in the grand monde, and having possibly read more
There is a sort of veteran woman of condition, who, having lived always in the grand monde, and having possibly had some gallantries, together with the experience of five and twenty or thirty years, form a young fellow better than all the rules that can be given him. Wherever you go, make some of those women your friends; which a very little matter will do. Ask their advice, tell them your doubts or difficulties as to your behavior; but take great care not to drop one word of their experience; for experience implies age, and the suspicion of age, no woman, let her be ever so old, ever forgives.
Respect commands itself and it can neither be given nor withheld when it is due.
Respect commands itself and it can neither be given nor withheld when it is due.
It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed.
It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed.
Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold -- but read more
Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold -- but so does a hard-boiled egg.
Don't be afraid of the space between your dreams and reality. If you can dream it, you can make it read more
Don't be afraid of the space between your dreams and reality. If you can dream it, you can make it so.
Most people are alive in an earlier time, but you must be alive in our own time.
Most people are alive in an earlier time, but you must be alive in our own time.
The highest qualities of character… must be earned.
The highest qualities of character… must be earned.
Each department of knowledge passes through three stages. The theoretic stage; the theological stage and the metaphysical or abstract stage.
Each department of knowledge passes through three stages. The theoretic stage; the theological stage and the metaphysical or abstract stage.
