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People may flatter themselves just as much by thinking that their faults are always present to other people's minds, as read more
People may flatter themselves just as much by thinking that their faults are always present to other people's minds, as if they believe that the world is always contemplating their individual charms and virtues.
Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own.
Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own.
That's not a lie, it's a terminological inexactitude. Also, a tactical misrepresentation.
That's not a lie, it's a terminological inexactitude. Also, a tactical misrepresentation.
You are beaten to earth? Well, well, what's that? Come up with a smiling face, It's nothing against you to read more
You are beaten to earth? Well, well, what's that? Come up with a smiling face, It's nothing against you to fall down flat/ But to lie there-that's a disgrace.
One good act of vengeance deserves another.
One good act of vengeance deserves another.
No man ever became great or good except through many and great mistakes.
No man ever became great or good except through many and great mistakes.
Stop worrying -- nobody gets out of this world alive.
Stop worrying -- nobody gets out of this world alive.
Lying is an indispensable part of making life tolerable.
Lying is an indispensable part of making life tolerable.
