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Envy bestrides praise.

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Even success softens not the heart of the envious.
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Anand Thakur
Every gift which is given, even though is be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection.
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Affection Gift Greatness Heaven Reality Small
Success for the striven washes away the effort of striving.
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Anand Thakur
Humble in a humble state and great in greatness, I will work out the divinity that is busy within my mind.
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Anand Thakur
Water is the best of all things.
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Anand Thakur
O my soul, do not aspire to immortal life, but exhaust the limits of the possible.
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Aspiration Immortal Limitation Myself Possible Soul
May God grant me love for that which has splendor; but in this time of my life let me strive for attainable things.
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Anand Thakur
A good deed hidden in silence dies.
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Anand Thakur
If any man thinks to swindle God, he is wrong.
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Anand Thakur
When men succeed, even their neighbors think them wise.
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Anand Thakur
A graceful and honorable old age is the childhood of immortality.
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Anand Thakur
Time is the best preserver of righteous men.
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Anand Thakur
Man’s pleasure is a short time growing And it falls to the ground As quickly.
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Anand Thakur
Every noble deed dieth, if suppressed in silence.
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Noble Silence
Various are the uses of friends, beyond all else in difficulty, but joy also looks for trust that is clear in the eyes.
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Anand Thakur
Natural ability is by far the best, but many men have succeeded in winning high renown by skill that is the fruit of teaching.
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Anand Thakur

Envy bestrides praise.

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