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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.
Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.
Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.
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.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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.
Time is a circus--always packing up and moving away.
Time is a circus--always packing up and moving away.
I could live a week on one good compliment.
I could live a week on one good compliment.
Just when you think that a person is just a backdrop for the rest of the universe, watch them and read more
Just when you think that a person is just a backdrop for the rest of the universe, watch them and see that they laugh, they cry, they tell jokes ... they're just friends waiting to be made.
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.