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    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.

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The only true wisdom consists in knowing that you know nothing. -Unknown.

The only true wisdom consists in knowing that you know nothing. -Unknown.

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Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him.

Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him.

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Don't be afraid to take one large step because you can't cross a chasm in two small leaps. One generation read more

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For the love of God, folks, don't do this at home.

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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.

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When walking through the "valley of shadows," remember, a shadow is cast by a Light.

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It's simply a matter of doing what you do best and not worrying about what the other fellow is going read more

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Once conform, once do what others do because they do it, and a kind of lethargy steals over all the read more

Once conform, once do what others do because they do it, and a kind of lethargy steals over all the finer senses of the soul.

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These are days when no one should rely unduly on his "competence." Strength lies in improvisation. All the decisive blows read more

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