Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified pastime -- I'm referring to the kind of suffering a man inflicts on a woman or a woman on a man. It's extremely painful. I agree that it's hardly bearable. But I very much fear that this sort of pain deserves no consideration at all. It's no more worthy of respect than old age or illness.
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A fault is sooner found than mended.
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There are two days in the week on which I never worry; One is yesterday and the other is tomorrow.
Anger cannot be dishonest.
Anger cannot be dishonest.
Teach thy tongue to say I do not know and thou shalt progress.
Teach thy tongue to say I do not know and thou shalt progress.
Never make a defense or apology before you are accused.
Never make a defense or apology before you are accused.
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The art of losing isn't hard to masters; so many things seem filled with the intent to be lost that their loss is no disaster.
There can't be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.
There can't be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.
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Quarrels often arise in marriages when the bridal gifts are excessive.
