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Zeal without humanity is like a ship without a rudder, liable to be stranded at any moment.
Zeal without humanity is like a ship without a rudder, liable to be stranded at any moment.
You can't shake hands with a clenched fist.
You can't shake hands with a clenched fist.
Time ripens all things; no man is born wise.
Time ripens all things; no man is born wise.
True dignity is never gained by place, and never lost when honors are withdrawn.
True dignity is never gained by place, and never lost when honors are withdrawn.
In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.
In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.
A good composer does not imitate; he steals.
A good composer does not imitate; he steals.
When I hear somebody sigh, 'Life is hard,' I am always tempted to ask, 'Compared to what?'.
When I hear somebody sigh, 'Life is hard,' I am always tempted to ask, 'Compared to what?'.
Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him.
Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him.
I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.
I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.
