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A little learning, indeed, may be a dangerous thing, but the want of learning is a calamity to any people.
A little learning, indeed, may be a dangerous thing, but the want of learning is a calamity to any people.
Calamities are of two kinds: misfortune to ourselves, and good fortune to others.
Calamities are of two kinds: misfortune to ourselves, and good fortune to others.
These times of ours are serious and full of calamity, but all times are essentially alike. As soon as there read more
These times of ours are serious and full of calamity, but all times are essentially alike. As soon as there is life there is danger.
Every calamity is a spur and valuable hint.
Every calamity is a spur and valuable hint.
It isn't a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream.
It isn't a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream.
Calamity is the test of integrity.
Calamity is the test of integrity.
Calamity is virtue's opportunity.
Calamity is virtue's opportunity.
He who foresees calamities, suffers them twice over.
He who foresees calamities, suffers them twice over.
It is only from the belief of the goodness and wisdom of a supreme being, that our calamities can be read more
It is only from the belief of the goodness and wisdom of a supreme being, that our calamities can be borne in the manner which becomes a man.
