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The praise we seek for our own virtues sometimes tempts us to flatter the imperfections of other men.

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Some people are so much afraid of being deceived, that they never venture to trust; like misers, their avarice destroys their gain.
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If you desire praise or esteem, endeavor to merit it.
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Many frequently change their principles, but seldom their practices.
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You can’t love your team without hating another team.
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Few people love with the violence they hate.
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Instead of loving your enemies, have no enemies to love.
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I’m thankful for women. I think women are more intelligent than men. Also, without women, there would be no cookies.
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Reason is always weak where prejudice is strong.
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This would have been a great game to watch if we didn’t have any money on it.
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There are two things which a man should scrupulously avoid: giving advice that he would not follow, and asking advice when he is determined to pursue his own opinion.
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As evacuation eases the body, so occasional ejectment of passion seems to appease the agonies of the soul, and dispose to tranquility the agitations of the heart.
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The standard of morals is as variable as morals themselves; of which every nation has a different code, and every custom a different reading.
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Imprudent restrictions often force youth farther than enticement would carry them; and careless limitation is frequently worse than no injunction.
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I don’t care for sex. I find it an embarrassing, dull exercise. I prefer sports, where you can win.
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There are two indiscretions that generally distinguish fools: a readiness to report whatever they hear, and a practice of communicating with secrecy what is commonly understood.
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