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Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.
Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.
There are lots of people who cannot think seriously without injuring their minds.
There are lots of people who cannot think seriously without injuring their minds.
There could be no honor in a sure success, but much might be wrested from a sure defeat.
There could be no honor in a sure success, but much might be wrested from a sure defeat.
My family pride is something inconceivable. I can't help it. I was born sneering.
My family pride is something inconceivable. I can't help it. I was born sneering.
If you don't run your own life, somebody else will.
If you don't run your own life, somebody else will.
It seems that we learn lessons when we least expect them but always when we need them the most, and, read more
It seems that we learn lessons when we least expect them but always when we need them the most, and, the true "gift" in these lessons always lies in the learning process itself.
Ostentation is the signal flag of hypocrisy.
Ostentation is the signal flag of hypocrisy.
Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades.
Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades.
In prosperity prepare for a change; in adversity hope for one.
In prosperity prepare for a change; in adversity hope for one.
