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Anger may be kindled in the noblest breasts: but in these slow droppings of an unforgiving temper never takes the read more
Anger may be kindled in the noblest breasts: but in these slow droppings of an unforgiving temper never takes the shape of consistency of enduring hatred.
A thing is not vulgar merely because it is common.
A thing is not vulgar merely because it is common.
I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but by the number of times I succeed; and read more
I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but by the number of times I succeed; and the number of times I succeed is in direct proportion to the number of times I can fail and keep on trying.
Calamity is man's true touchstone.
Calamity is man's true touchstone.
Voluptuaries, consumed by their senses, always begin by flinging themselves with a great display of frenzy into an abyss. But read more
Voluptuaries, consumed by their senses, always begin by flinging themselves with a great display of frenzy into an abyss. But they survive, they come to the surface again. And they develop a routine of the abyss: "It's four o clock. At five I have my abyss... ".
I'm afraid we have become a nation of plodders, who feel that all problems can be found in books and read more
I'm afraid we have become a nation of plodders, who feel that all problems can be found in books and that the answers are on a certain page.
Always keep your composure. You can't score from the penalty box; and to win, you have to score.
Always keep your composure. You can't score from the penalty box; and to win, you have to score.
If you pray for rain, don't be surprised if you're struck by lightning.
If you pray for rain, don't be surprised if you're struck by lightning.
Teach thy tongue to say I do not know and thou shalt progress.
Teach thy tongue to say I do not know and thou shalt progress.