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Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses.
Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. - De Legibus, 1240.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. - De Legibus, 1240.
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall read more
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall retain to my day of Death the Humour of saying what I think. - The Complete Letters of Lady Mary Wortly Montagu.
Everyone is kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.
Everyone is kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.
Time is a circus--always packing up and moving away.
Time is a circus--always packing up and moving away.
A beauty is a woman you notice; A charmer is one who notices you.
A beauty is a woman you notice; A charmer is one who notices you.
Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.
Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.
The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.
The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.
