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He knows not his own strength that hath not met adversity.
He knows not his own strength that hath not met adversity.
The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
Only those who have learned a lot are in a position to admit how little they know.
Only those who have learned a lot are in a position to admit how little they know.
Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgment will always read more
Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgment will always be in demand under all conditions.
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.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith; and he that hath fellowship with a proud man shall be like read more
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith; and he that hath fellowship with a proud man shall be like unto him. [Ecclesiasticus 13:1].
Only the spoon knows what is stirring in the pot.
Only the spoon knows what is stirring in the pot.
He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.
He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.
While intelligent people can often simplify the complex, a fool is more likely to complicate the simple.
While intelligent people can often simplify the complex, a fool is more likely to complicate the simple.
