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“The higher our position the more modestly should we behave.”
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“The hope of escaping with impunity is the greatest incentive to vice.”
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“The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master from the house.”
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“The human mind ever longs for occupation.”
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“The more virtuous a man himself is, the less does he suspect baseness in others.”
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“Their silence cries aloud.”
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“There is sufficient reward in the mere consciousness of a good action.”
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“They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.”
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“Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the laws of nature.”
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“Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.”
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“We are born poets. we become orators.”
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“We are not born for ourselves alone.”
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“We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.”
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“We make allowance for necessity.”
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“We should all endure our own grievances rather than detract from the comforts of others.”
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“What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than his children?”
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“When war is raging the laws are dumb.”
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“Who can love the man he fears. or by who he thinks he is himself feared?”
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“Who is there that, shooting all day long, does not sometimes hit the mark?”
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“Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.”
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“Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.”
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“A fool must now and then be right by chance.”
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“He would stroke The head of modest and ingenuous youth, That blushed at its own praise.”
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“My sister and my sister's child, Myself and children three, Will fill the chaise: so you must ride On horseback after me.”
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“Skins may differ, but affection Dwells in white and black the same.”
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