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Man is not logical and his intellectual history is a record of mental reserves and compromises. He hangs on to read more
Man is not logical and his intellectual history is a record of mental reserves and compromises. He hangs on to what he can in his old beliefs even when he is compelled to surrender their logical basis.
And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. [John 8:32].
And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. [John 8:32].
There is a sort of veteran woman of condition, who, having lived always in the grand monde, and having possibly read more
There is a sort of veteran woman of condition, who, having lived always in the grand monde, and having possibly had some gallantries, together with the experience of five and twenty or thirty years, form a young fellow better than all the rules that can be given him. Wherever you go, make some of those women your friends; which a very little matter will do. Ask their advice, tell them your doubts or difficulties as to your behavior; but take great care not to drop one word of their experience; for experience implies age, and the suspicion of age, no woman, let her be ever so old, ever forgives.
If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs read more
If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs it.
Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.
Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.
Stubbornness does have its helpful features. You always know what you're going to be thinking tomorrow.
Stubbornness does have its helpful features. You always know what you're going to be thinking tomorrow.
Don't trust anyone over 30 who used to say "Don't trust anyone over 30.".
Don't trust anyone over 30 who used to say "Don't trust anyone over 30.".
Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day.
Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day.
I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them.
I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them.
