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A free man is a jealous of his responsibilities as he is of his liberties.
A free man is a jealous of his responsibilities as he is of his liberties.
Wind buffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.
Wind buffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.
Depend on no man, on no friend but him who can depend on himself. He only who acts conscientiously toward read more
Depend on no man, on no friend but him who can depend on himself. He only who acts conscientiously toward himself, will act so toward others.
A young person, to achieve, must first get out of his mind any notion either of the ease or rapidity read more
A young person, to achieve, must first get out of his mind any notion either of the ease or rapidity of success. Nothing ever just happens in this world.
Most of us ask for advice when we know the answer but we want a different one.
Most of us ask for advice when we know the answer but we want a different one.
The only weapon that becomes sharper with constant use is the tongue.
The only weapon that becomes sharper with constant use is the tongue.
Civilization rests on a set of promises; if the promises are broken too often, the civilization dies, no matter how read more
Civilization rests on a set of promises; if the promises are broken too often, the civilization dies, no matter how rich it may be, or how mechanically clever. Hope and faith depend on the promises; if hope and faith go, everything goes.
What is conceived well is expressed clearly.
What is conceived well is expressed clearly.
In much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
In much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
