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People seldom refuse help, if one offers it in the right way.
People seldom refuse help, if one offers it in the right way.
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than read more
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order.
The cure for admiring the house of lords is to go and look at it.
The cure for admiring the house of lords is to go and look at it.
Living with a saint is more grueling than being one.
Living with a saint is more grueling than being one.
Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.
Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.
Doubt is the beginning, not the end, of wisdom.
Doubt is the beginning, not the end, of wisdom.
When it is a question of God's almighty Spirit, never say, "I can't.".
When it is a question of God's almighty Spirit, never say, "I can't.".
Men on their side must force themselves for a while to lay their notions by and begin to familiarize themselves read more
Men on their side must force themselves for a while to lay their notions by and begin to familiarize themselves with facts.
There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.
There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.
