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The common people of America display a quality of good common sense which is heartening to anyone who believes in read more
The common people of America display a quality of good common sense which is heartening to anyone who believes in the democratic process.
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.
When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.
When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.
Never seem wiser, nor more learned, than the people you are with. Wear your learning, like your watch, in a read more
Never seem wiser, nor more learned, than the people you are with. Wear your learning, like your watch, in a private pocket: and do not merely pull it out and strike it; merely to show that you have one.
It is astonishing with how little wisdom mankind can be governed, when that little wisdom is its own.
It is astonishing with how little wisdom mankind can be governed, when that little wisdom is its own.
When I gave food to the poor, they called me a saint. When I asked why the poor were hungry, read more
When I gave food to the poor, they called me a saint. When I asked why the poor were hungry, they called me a communist.
The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.
The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.
Today is yesterday's pupil.
Today is yesterday's pupil.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
