Truth, like the sun, submits to be obscured; but, like the sun, only for a time.
CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEEWords of praise, indeed, are almost as necessary to warm a child into a genial life as acts of kindness and affection. Judicious praise is to children what the sun is to flowers.
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Words of praise, indeed, are almost as necessary to warm a child into a genial life as acts of kindness and affection. Judicious praise is to children what the sun is to flowers.
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Enthusiasm is the inspiration of everything great. Without it no man is to be feared, and with it none despised.
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Words, like cannon balls, should go direct to their mark.
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To be without sympathy is to be alone in the world–without friends or country, home or kindred.
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The passions are like fire, useful in a thousand ways and dangerous only in one, through their excess.
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Alas, the transports beauty can inspire!
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Give me the character and I will forecast the event.
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Economy is for the poor; the rich may dispense with it.
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False friends are like our shadow, keeping close to us while we walk in the sunshine, but leaving us the instant we cross into the shade.
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Men, like musical instruments, seem made to be played upon.
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Fame – a few words upon a tombstone, and the truth of those not to be depended on.
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Difficulties, by bracing the mind to overcome them, assist cheerfulness, as exercise assists digestion.
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In politics, merit is rewarded by the possessor being raised, like a target, to a position to be fired at.
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The greatest happiness comes from the greatest activity.
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Something of a person’s character may be observed by how they smile. Some never smile they only grin.
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