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    Those who are more adapted to the active life can prepare themselves for contemplation in the practice of the active life, while those who are more adapted to the contemplative life can take upon themselves the works of the active life so as to become yet more apt for contemplation.

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Most of us ask for advice when we know the answer but we want a different one.

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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

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One stumble is enough to deface the character of an honorable life.

One stumble is enough to deface the character of an honorable life.

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These are days when no one should rely unduly on his "competence." Strength lies in improvisation. All the decisive blows read more

These are days when no one should rely unduly on his "competence." Strength lies in improvisation. All the decisive blows are struck left-handed.

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Advice: the smallest current coin.

Advice: the smallest current coin.

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Life is like a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up.

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Lack of discipline leads to frustration and self-loathing.

Lack of discipline leads to frustration and self-loathing.

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Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.

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The world can only be grasped by action, not by contemplation. The hand is the cutting edge of the mind.

The world can only be grasped by action, not by contemplation. The hand is the cutting edge of the mind.

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