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    The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.

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Nature does not loathe virtue: it is unaware of its existence. - A Letter to Myself.

Nature does not loathe virtue: it is unaware of its existence. - A Letter to Myself.

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Within yourself deliverance must be searched for, because each man makes his own prison.

Within yourself deliverance must be searched for, because each man makes his own prison.

by Sir Edwin Arnold Found in: Perspective Quotes,
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Perfect freedom is reserved for the man who lives by his own work and in that work does what he read more

Perfect freedom is reserved for the man who lives by his own work and in that work does what he wants to do.

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If a man has good manners and is not afraid of other people he will get by, even if he read more

If a man has good manners and is not afraid of other people he will get by, even if he is stupid.

by David Eccles Found in: Perspective Quotes,
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No man is free who is not a master of himself.

No man is free who is not a master of himself.

by Epictetus Found in: Perspective Quotes,
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A "modern" man has nothing to add to modernism, if only because he has nothing to oppose it with. The read more

A "modern" man has nothing to add to modernism, if only because he has nothing to oppose it with. The well-adapted drop off the dead limb of time like lice.

by Elias Canetti Found in: Perspective Quotes,
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Concentrating on the essentials. We will then be accomplishing the greatest possible results with the effort expended.

Concentrating on the essentials. We will then be accomplishing the greatest possible results with the effort expended.

by Ted W. Engstrom Found in: Perspective Quotes,
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Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.

Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.

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To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

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