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The Essence of Knowledge is, having it, to use it.
ConfuciusConfucius Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
ConfuciusConfucius Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
ConfuciusConfucius By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
ConfuciusConfucius If what one has to say is not better than silence, then one should keep silent.
ConfuciusConfucius If names be not correct, language is not in accordance with the truth of things.
ConfuciusConfucius Anyone can find the switch after the lights are on.
ConfuciusConfucius He who flatters a man is his enemy. he who tells him of his faults is his maker.
ConfuciusConfucius A true teacher is one who, keeping the past alive, is also able to understand the present.
ConfuciusConfucius The funniest people are the saddest ones.
ConfuciusConfucius The Man who says he can, and the man who says he can not. Are both correct.
ConfuciusConfucius Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.
ConfuciusConfucius Behind every smile there’s teeth.
ConfuciusConfucius The scholar does not consider gold and jade to be precious treasures, but loyalty and good faith.
ConfuciusConfucius The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.
ConfuciusConfucius Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.
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I managed to cut myself loose and while there was pain – there weren’t any blood.
Jenny WinbladhJenny Winbladh Free will exist only in a confused mind.
Frode GaslandFrode Gasland If you are true to yourself, you are already a winner.
Alex DanielAlex Daniel You deserve words that remind you of your value.
Saif Ali ManganSaif Ali Mangan Do always wonder about your worth and remind yourself that even roses have their own thorns.
Megan LaoMegan Lao I’m like sugar in the coffee. Stir me and I’ll dissolve into you.
BelaBela Plans have changed. Life looks different. & now we’re all figuring it out as we go.
Tanya GillTanya Gill Be loyal to those loyal to you.
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More on crime
Two criminals were crucified with Christ. One was saved; do not despair. One was not; do not presume.
Saint AugustineSaint Augustine Well for one, the 13th amendment to the constitution of the US which abolished slavery – did not abolish slavery for those convicted of a crime.
Angela DavisAngela Davis The larger crimes are apt to be the simpler, for the bigger the crime, the more obvious, as a rule, is the motive.
Arthur Conan DoyleArthur Conan Doyle The most tyrannical of governments are those which make crimes of opinions, for everyone has an inalienable right to his thoughts.
Baruch SpinozaBaruch Spinoza Blasphemy is a Victimless Crime.
Richard DawkinsRichard Dawkins The corrupt establishment knows that we are a great threat to their criminal enterprise.
Donald TrumpDonald Trump Is it a crime, to fight, for what is mine?
Tupac ShakurTupac Shakur The worst crime is faking it.
Kurt CobainKurt Cobain
