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A sound head, an honest heart, and an humble spirit are the three best guides through time and to eternity.

Walter Scott

Come he slow or come he fast it is but death that comes at last.
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Death Fast Himself
The chain of friendship, however bright, does not stand the attrition of constant close contact.
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Deep Friendship
Heaven know its time; the bullet has its billet.
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Heaven Time
I have heard men talk about the blessings of freedom, he said to himself, but I wish any wise man would teach me what use to make of it now that I have it.
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Blessing Freedom Himself Man Myself Talk Teaching
Credit is like a looking-glass, which when once sullied by a breath, may be wiped clear again; but if once cracked can never be repaired.
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Breathe Deep Repair
When true friends meet in adverse hour; ‘Tis like a sunbeam through a shower. A watery way an instant seen, The darkly closing clouds between.
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Darkness Friendship Hard Time True
War is the only game in which both sides lose.
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Deep Game Lose War
Those who are too idle to read, save for the purpose of amusement, may in these works acquire some acquaintance with history, which, however inaccurate, is better than none.
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Better History Purpose Reading
The paths of virtue, though seldom those of worldly greatness, are always those of pleasantness and peace.
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Greatness Path Peace Virtue World
I like a highland friend who will stand by me not only when I am in the right, but when I am a little in the wrong.
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Friendship Myself Right Wrong
Love rules the court, the camp, the grove, And men below, and saints above: For love is heaven, and heaven is love.
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Heaven Love Man
Hope is brightest when it dawns from fears.
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Bright Fear Hope
Hurry no man’s cattle; you may come to own a donkey yourself.
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Animal Man Yourself
Crystal and hearts would lose all their merit in the world if it were not for their fragility.
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Deep Heart Lose World
The man who is deserving the name is the one whose thoughts and exertions are for others rather than for himself.
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Deserve Himself Man
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
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Fate Happiness Live

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