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Learning hath gained most by those books by which the printers have lost.
Learning hath gained most by those books by which the printers have lost.
To reach a great height a person needs to have great depth.
To reach a great height a person needs to have great depth.
If at first you don't succeed; you are running about average.
If at first you don't succeed; you are running about average.
A wise man thinks what is easy is difficult.
A wise man thinks what is easy is difficult.
He who angers you conquers you.
He who angers you conquers you.
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek; and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you. read more
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek; and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. [Matthew 7:7-8].
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.
It's a fine thing to rise above pride, but you must have pride in order to do so.
It's a fine thing to rise above pride, but you must have pride in order to do so.
Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down with incredible swiftness.
Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down with incredible swiftness.
