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Never wrestle with a strong man nor bring a rich man to court.
Never wrestle with a strong man nor bring a rich man to court.
To me the charm of an encyclopedia is that it knows and I needn't.
To me the charm of an encyclopedia is that it knows and I needn't.
I'm comfortable being old... being black... being Jewish.
I'm comfortable being old... being black... being Jewish.
In those days he was wiser than he is now--he used frequently to take my advice.
In those days he was wiser than he is now--he used frequently to take my advice.
Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write read more
Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write much as you would speak; speak as you think. If with your inferior, speak no coarser than usual; if with your superiors, no finer.
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
A little experience often upsets a lot of theory.
A little experience often upsets a lot of theory.
The object of the superior man is truth.
The object of the superior man is truth.
Re-examine all you have been told . . . Dismiss what insults your Soul. -Walt Whitman.
Re-examine all you have been told . . . Dismiss what insults your Soul. -Walt Whitman.
