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Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than read more
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order.
Smile when it hurts most.
Smile when it hurts most.
True dignity is never gained by place, and never lost when honors are withdrawn.
True dignity is never gained by place, and never lost when honors are withdrawn.
One stumble is enough to deface the character of an honorable life.
One stumble is enough to deface the character of an honorable life.
It's not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.
It's not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.
When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
Like Olympic medals and tennis trophies, all they signified was that the owner had done something of no benefit to read more
Like Olympic medals and tennis trophies, all they signified was that the owner had done something of no benefit to anyone more capably than everyone else.
My advice is to look out for engineers. They begin with sewing machines and end up with nuclear bombs.
My advice is to look out for engineers. They begin with sewing machines and end up with nuclear bombs.
He knows not his own strength that hath not met adversity.
He knows not his own strength that hath not met adversity.
