Often the prickly thorn produces tender roses.

At times it is folly to hasten at other times, to delay. The wise do everything in its proper time.
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Delay Inspirational Time Wise
We believe slowly when belief brings pain.
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Belief Believe Pain Slow
He who can believe himself well, will be well.
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Believe Himself Inspirational
If you want to be loved, be lovable.
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Love One Liner Positive Want
There is no such thing as pure pleasure; some anxiety always goes with it.
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Anxiety Pleasure Pure
In the make-up of human beings, intelligence counts for more than our hands, and that is our true strength.
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Count Hands Human Being Intelligence Strength
Not knowing what he sees, he adores the sight; That false face fools and fuels his delight.
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Adore Delight Fools Fuel See
Love is a thing that is full of cares and fears.
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Care Fear Love
My hopes are not always realized, but I always hope.
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Hope Realized
Habits change into character.
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Character Deep Habit One Liner
Courage conquers all things: it even gives strength to the body.
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Body Conquer Courage Motivational Strength
Time the devourer of all things.
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Devourer One Liner Timer
Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.
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Appointment Patience Time
My vengeance is my guilt.
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Guilt One Liner Vengeance
Make the workmanship surpass the materials.
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Material Surpass Work
It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe there are.
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Believe Convenient God

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