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There is no such thing as a great talent without great will power.

Honore de Balzac

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Power is not revealed by striking hard or often, but by striking true.
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A naked woman is less dangerous than one who spreads her skirt skillfully to cover and exhibit everything at once.
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A man is a poor creature compared to a woman.
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It is quite right what they say: the three most beautiful sights in the world are a ship in full sail, a galloping horse, and a woman dancing.
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