We ought never to scoff at the wretched, for who can be sure of continued happiness?
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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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We ought never to scoff at the wretched, for who can be sure of continued happiness?
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People must help one another; it is nature’s law.
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All the brains in the world are powerless against the sort of stupidity that is in fashion.
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The worst time is always the present.
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But every one has a besetting sin to which he returns.
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In everything we ought to look at the end.
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Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.
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An author spoils everything when he wants too much to do good.
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Nothing is so oppressive as a secret: women find it difficult to keep one long; and I know a goodly number of men who are women in this regard.
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The finest victory is to conquer one’s own heart.
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O tyrant love, when held by you, We may to prudence bid adieu.
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Alas! we see that the small have always suffered for the follies of the great.
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I bend, but I do not break.
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We heed no instincts but our own.
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If every man works at that for which nature fitted him, the cows will be well tended.
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The strongest passion is fear.
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