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Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
Anger is always more harmful than the insult that caused it.
A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie.
A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie.
A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.
A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.
A one hundred yard high tower still has its foundation on the ground.
A one hundred yard high tower still has its foundation on the ground.
A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but read more
A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. There are plenty of acquaintances in the world; but very few real friends.
No one knows how difficult anything is until he has tried to do it.
No one knows how difficult anything is until he has tried to do it.
The great question is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with failure.
The great question is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with failure.
Happiness, long life, and health, are the common desire of most men.
Happiness, long life, and health, are the common desire of most men.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
