Formerly when great fortunes were only made in war, war was a business; but now, when great fortunes are only made by business, business is war.
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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He must put his whole life into his work, who would do it well, and make it potential to influence other lives.
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It is only an error of judgment to make a mistake, but it argues an infirmity of character to adhere to it when discovered.
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Life is indeed either a rich possession or a poor, according as it is made subservient to noble aims or ignoble pleasures.
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Give me the character and I will forecast the event.
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The method of the enterprising is to plan with audacity and execute with vigor.
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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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The heart contracts as the pocket expands.
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It is with charity as with money–the more we stand in need of it, the less we have to give away.
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It is our relation to circumstances that determines their influence upon us.
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Four sweet lips, two pure souls, and one undying affection, – these are love’s pretty ingredients for a kiss.
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We make way for the man who boldly pushes past us.
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It is the nature of thought to find its way into action.
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Winter is the night of vegetation.
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Kindred weaknesses induce friendships as often as kindred virtues.
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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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