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A wise man, recognizing that the world is but an illusion, does not act as if it is real, so read more
A wise man, recognizing that the world is but an illusion, does not act as if it is real, so he escapes the suffering.
Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, even read more
Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, even as though t'were his own.
By jove, no wonder women don't love war nor understand it, nor can operate in it as a rule; it read more
By jove, no wonder women don't love war nor understand it, nor can operate in it as a rule; it takes a man to suffer what other men have invented . . .
If the world were a logical place, men would ride side-saddle.
If the world were a logical place, men would ride side-saddle.
He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those read more
He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.
A man of honour should never forget what he is because he sees what others are.
A man of honour should never forget what he is because he sees what others are.
A man snatches the first kiss, pleads for the second, demands the third, takes the fourth, accepts the fifth - read more
A man snatches the first kiss, pleads for the second, demands the third, takes the fourth, accepts the fifth - and endures all the rest.
There are two things no man will admit he cannot do well: drive and make love
There are two things no man will admit he cannot do well: drive and make love
You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him discover it in himself.
You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him discover it in himself.
