The boor covers himself, the rich man or the fool adorns himself, and the elegant man gets dressed.
HONORE DE BALZACNoble passions are like vices: the more they are satisfied, the greater they grow, Mothers and gamblers are insatiable.
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It is easy to sit up and take notice, What is difficult is getting up and taking action.
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