Men’s best successes come after their disappointments.
HENRY WARD BEECHERPeople may talk about the equality of the sexes! They are not equal. The silent smile of a sensible, loving woman will vanquish ten men.
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The blossom cannot tell what becomes of its odor, and no person can tell what becomes of his or her influence and example.
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Some men are like pyramids, which are very broad where they touch the ground, but grow narrow as they reach the sky.
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The real man is one who always finds excuses for others, but never excuses himself.
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Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength.
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Repentance is another name for aspiration.
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Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.
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Well married a person has wings, poorly married shackles.
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Find out what your temptations are, and you will find out largely what you are yourself.
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Happiness is not the end of life: character is.
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It is defeat that turns bone to flint; it is defeat that turns gristle to muscle; it is defeat that makes men invincible. Do not then be afraid of defeat. You are never so near to victory as when defeated in a good cause.
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The sphere that is deepest, most unexplored, and most unfathomable, the wonder and glory of God’s thought and hand, is our own soul!
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The worst thing in this world, next to anarchy, is government.
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Compassion will cure more sins than condemnation.
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I think you might dispense with half your doctors if you would only consult Dr. Sun more.
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Our best successes often come after our greatest disappointments.
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