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An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.
An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.
To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.
To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.
People of substance may sin without being exposed for their stolen pleasure; but servants and the poorer sort of women read more
People of substance may sin without being exposed for their stolen pleasure; but servants and the poorer sort of women have seldom an opportunity of concealing a big belly, or at least the consequences of it.
Lord I disbelieve -- help thou my unbelief.
Lord I disbelieve -- help thou my unbelief.
Just vengeance does not call for punishment.
Just vengeance does not call for punishment.
They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, read more
They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, or to misfortune, rather than to insufficient application. At the core of every true talent there is an awareness of the difficulties inherent in any achievement, and the confidence that by persistence and patience something worthwhile will be realized. Thus talent is a species of vigor.
There can't be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.
There can't be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.
You win only if you aren't afraid to lose.
You win only if you aren't afraid to lose.
There is no arguing with him, for if his pistol misses fire, he knocks you down with the butt end read more
There is no arguing with him, for if his pistol misses fire, he knocks you down with the butt end of it.