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 My life has been filled with terrible misfortune; most of which never
happened.  
 My life has been filled with terrible misfortune; most of which never
happened. 
Be wiser than other people, if you can, but do not tell them so.
Be wiser than other people, if you can, but do not tell them so.
 The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what
one does.  
 The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what
one does. 
Self-will so ardent and active that it will break a world to pieces to make a stool to sit on.
Self-will so ardent and active that it will break a world to pieces to make a stool to sit on.
The wise learn many things from their enemies.
The wise learn many things from their enemies.
 The closest to perfection a person ever comes is when he fills out a job
application form.  
 The closest to perfection a person ever comes is when he fills out a job
application form. 
Good work habits help develop an internal toughness and a self-confident attitude that will sustain you through every adversity and read more
Good work habits help develop an internal toughness and a self-confident attitude that will sustain you through every adversity and temporary discouragement.
 People who want to appear clever rely on memory. People who want to get
things done make lists.  
 People who want to appear clever rely on memory. People who want to get
things done make lists. 
 With a written agreement you have a prayer; with a
verbal agreement you have nothing but air.  
 With a written agreement you have a prayer; with a
verbal agreement you have nothing but air.