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    The mortal race is far too weak not to grow dizzy on unwonted
    brights.
    [Ger., Das sterbliche Geschlecht ist viel zu schwach
    In ungewohnter Hohe nicht zu schwindeln.]

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Fine by defect, and delicately weak.

Fine by defect, and delicately weak.

by Alexander Pope Found in: Weakness Quotes,
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If you think a weakness can be turned into a strength, I hate to tell you this, but that's another read more

If you think a weakness can be turned into a strength, I hate to tell you this, but that's another weakness

by Jack Handy Found in: Weakness Quotes,
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Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.

Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.

by Oliver Goldsmith Found in: Weakness Quotes,
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A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things but cannot receive great ones.

A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things but cannot receive great ones.

by Lord Chesterfield Found in: Weakness Quotes,
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Even the weakest is thrust to the wall.

Even the weakest is thrust to the wall.

by John Scogin Found in: Weakness Quotes,
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Weak souls always set to work at the wrong time.

Weak souls always set to work at the wrong time.

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Amiable weakness.

Amiable weakness.

by Henry Fielding Found in: Weakness Quotes,
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The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men read more

The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised.

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We always weaken whatever we exaggerate.
[Fr., On affaiblit toujours tout ce qu'on exagere.]

We always weaken whatever we exaggerate.
[Fr., On affaiblit toujours tout ce qu'on exagere.]

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