Nothing is so easy as to deceive oneself; for what we wish, we readily believe.
DEMOSTHENESIt is impossible for men engaged in low and groveling pursuits to have noble and generous sentiments. A man’s thought must always follow his employment.
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To remind a man of the good turns you have done him is very much like a reproach.
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The man who flies shall fight again.
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By persistent labor man may attain to all excellence.
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We believe whatever we want to believe.
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The fact speak for themselves.
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What we wish, that we readily believe.
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The end of wisdom is consultation and deliberation.
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