The more one judges, the less one loves.
HONORE DE BALZACNoble hearts are neither jealous nor afraid because jealousy spells doubt and fear spells pettiness.
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Marriage must incessantly contend with a monster that devours everything: familiarity.
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Some day you will find out that there is far more happiness in another’s happiness than in your own.
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