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People may flatter themselves just as much by thinking that their faults are always present to other people's minds, as read more
People may flatter themselves just as much by thinking that their faults are always present to other people's minds, as if they believe that the world is always contemplating their individual charms and virtues.
Just vengeance does not call for punishment.
Just vengeance does not call for punishment.
Very notable was his distinction between coarseness and vulgarity, coarseness, revealing something; vulgarity, concealing something.
Very notable was his distinction between coarseness and vulgarity, coarseness, revealing something; vulgarity, concealing something.
I used to store my anger and it affected my play. Now I get it out. I'm never rude to read more
I used to store my anger and it affected my play. Now I get it out. I'm never rude to my playing partner. I'm very focused on the ball. Then it's over.
Sometimes he caught himself listening to the sound of his own voice. He thought that in her eyes he would read more
Sometimes he caught himself listening to the sound of his own voice. He thought that in her eyes he would ascent to an angelical stature; and, as he attached the fervent nature of his companion more and more closely to him, he heard the strange impersonal voice which he recognised as his own, insisting on the soul's incurable lonliness. We cannot give ourselves, it said: we are our own.
If you are afraid of loneliness, do not marry.
If you are afraid of loneliness, do not marry.
Show me a good loser and I'll show you an idiot.
Show me a good loser and I'll show you an idiot.
Grab the broom of anger and drive off the beast of fear.
Grab the broom of anger and drive off the beast of fear.
Most fear stems from sin; to limit one's sins, one must assuredly limit one's fear, thereby bringing more peace to read more
Most fear stems from sin; to limit one's sins, one must assuredly limit one's fear, thereby bringing more peace to one's spirit.