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There are many more shining qualities in the mind of man, but there is none so useful as discretion.

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There are infinite reveries, numberless extravagances, and a perpetual train of vanities which pass through both.
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Pedantry in learning is like hypocrisy inn religion–a form of knowledge without the power of it.
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Knowledge is, indeed, that which, next to virtue, truly and essentially raises one man above another.
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Honour’s a sacred tie, the law of kings, The noble mind’s distinguishing perfection
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How is it possible for those who are men of honor in their persons, thus to become notorious liars in their party
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Content thyself to be obscurely good.
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Content Good Obscurely Thyself
Mankind are more indebted to industry than ingenuity; the gods set up their favors at a price, and industry is the purchaser.
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Animals, in their generation, are wiser than the sons of men; but their wisdom is confined to a few particulars, and lies in a very narrow compass.
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If you wish to succeed in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother, and hope your guardian genius.
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The friendships of the world are oft confederacies in vice, or leagues of pleasures.
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I Have often thought if the minds of men were laid open, we should see but little difference between that of the wise man and that of the fool.
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Our delight in any particular study, art, or science rises and improves in proportion to the application which we bestow upon it. Thus, what was at first an exercise becomes at length an entertainment.
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Their is no defense against criticism except obscurity.
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Against Criticism Defense Except Funny Humor Obscurity
Hung it on each side with curious organs of sense, given it airs and graces that cannot be described, and surrounded it with such a flowing shade of hair as sets all its beauties in the most agreeable light.
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Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the mind as to the body.
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Body Cheerfulness Friendly Happiness Health Inspiration Mind Promoter
I reflect with sorrow and astonishment on the little competitions, factions, and debates of mankind.
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