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All men [are] of one metal, but not in one mold.
All men [are] of one metal, but not in one mold.
Men are all alike--except the one you've met who's different.
Men are all alike--except the one you've met who's different.
So of cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more it remains.
So of cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more it remains.
A prudent man should always follow in the footsteps of great men and imitate those who have been outstanding. If read more
A prudent man should always follow in the footsteps of great men and imitate those who have been outstanding. If his own prowess fails to compare with theirs, at least it has an air of greatness about it.
What men and women need is encouragement. . . . Instead of always harping on a man's faults, tell him read more
What men and women need is encouragement. . . . Instead of always harping on a man's faults, tell him of his virtues. Try to pull him out of his rut of bad habits.
If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.
If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.
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.
The worst-tempered people I've ever met were people who knew they were wrong.
The worst-tempered people I've ever met were people who knew they were wrong.
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.