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To live in the presence of great truths and eternal laws, to be led by permanent ideals – that is what keeps a man patient when the world ignores him, and calm and unspoiled when the world praises him.

Honore de Balzac

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As a rule, only the poor are generous.
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Every moment of happiness requires a great amount of Ignorance.
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