We live, not as we wish to, but as we can.

The truth sometimes not sought for comes forth to the light.
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Chance is a kind of god, for it preserves many things which we do not observe.
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Chance God Kind Observation Preserve
Being mortal, never pray for an untroubled life. Rather, ask the God to give you an enduring heart.
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Never ask the Gods for life set free from grief, but ask for courage that endureth long.
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Courage Endurance God Life
Fortune is no real thing. But men who cannot bear what comes to them In Nature’s way, give their own characters The name of Fortune.
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There are many wild beasts on land and in the sea, but the beastliest of all is woman.
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Let bravery be thy choice, but not bravado.
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Hope saves a person in the midst of misfortunes.
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There is no such cozy combination as man and wife.
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To live is not to live for one’s self; let us help one another.
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It is not white hair that engenders wisdom.
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Hairs White Wisdom
Silence is often advantageous.
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Advantage One Liner Silence
Why should he who is scared be careful?
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He who labors diligently need never despair for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.
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Of all the wild beasts of land or sea, the wildest is woman.
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Sleep is a healing balm for every ill.
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