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It is human nature to think wisely and to act in an absurd fashion.
It is human nature to think wisely and to act in an absurd fashion.
The general root of superstition is that men observe when things hit, and not when they miss, and commit to read more
The general root of superstition is that men observe when things hit, and not when they miss, and commit to memory the one, and pass over the other.
Grammar, which knows how to lord it over kings, and with high
hands makes them obey its laws.
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Grammar, which knows how to lord it over kings, and with high
hands makes them obey its laws.
[Fr., La grammaire, qui sait regenter jusqu'aux rois,
Et les fait, la main haute, obeir a ses lois.]
The coldest word was once a glowing new metaphor.
The coldest word was once a glowing new metaphor.
Many men owe the grandeur of their lives to the tremendous difficulties
Many men owe the grandeur of their lives to the tremendous difficulties
Pedantry consists in the use of words unsuitable to the time,
place, and company.
Pedantry consists in the use of words unsuitable to the time,
place, and company.
Sometimes the best thing you can do is not think, not wonder, not imagine, not obsess. Just breath, and have read more
Sometimes the best thing you can do is not think, not wonder, not imagine, not obsess. Just breath, and have faith that everything will work out for the best.
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.Watch your words, for they become actions.Watch your actions, for they become habits.Watch your read more
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.Watch your words, for they become actions.Watch your actions, for they become habits.Watch your habits, for they become character.Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
