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Zeal without humanity is like a ship without a rudder, liable to be stranded at any moment.
Zeal without humanity is like a ship without a rudder, liable to be stranded at any moment.
Success is important only to the extent that it puts one in a position to do more things one likes read more
Success is important only to the extent that it puts one in a position to do more things one likes to do.
It's a fine thing to rise above pride, but you must have pride in order to do so.
It's a fine thing to rise above pride, but you must have pride in order to do so.
If you can't excell with talent, triumph with effort.
If you can't excell with talent, triumph with effort.
There are lots of people who cannot think seriously without injuring their minds.
There are lots of people who cannot think seriously without injuring their minds.
Thought is the labour of the intellect, reverie is its pleasure.
Thought is the labour of the intellect, reverie is its pleasure.
There are some people who knock the pyramids because they don't have elevators.
There are some people who knock the pyramids because they don't have elevators.
Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.
Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.
Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes its jewels with.
Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes its jewels with.
