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That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes.

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We excuse our sloth under the pretext of difficulty.
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When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.
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By writing quickly we are not brought to write well, but by writing well we are brought to write quickly.
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We must form our minds by reading deep rather than wide.
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Consequently the student who is devoid of talent will derive no more profit from this work than barren soil from a treatise on agriculture.
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It is much easier to try one’s hand at many things than to concentrate one’s powers on one thing.
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