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In this country men seem to live for action as long as they can and sink into apathy when they read more
In this country men seem to live for action as long as they can and sink into apathy when they retire.
Tobacco and alcohol, delicious fathers of abiding friendships and fertile reveries.
Tobacco and alcohol, delicious fathers of abiding friendships and fertile reveries.
Most of us ask for advice when we know the answer but we want a different one.
Most of us ask for advice when we know the answer but we want a different one.
It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will read more
It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.
I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can.
I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can.
No man is so foolish but he may sometimes give another good counsel, and no man so wise that he read more
No man is so foolish but he may sometimes give another good counsel, and no man so wise that he may not easily err if he takes no other counsel than his own. He that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master.
If the career you have chosen has some unexpected inconvenience, console yourself by reflecting that no career is without them.
If the career you have chosen has some unexpected inconvenience, console yourself by reflecting that no career is without them.
If at first you don't succeed; you are running about average.
If at first you don't succeed; you are running about average.
Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgment will always read more
Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgment will always be in demand under all conditions.
