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The superior man is firm in the right way, and not merely firm.
The superior man is firm in the right way, and not merely firm.
The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.
The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.
Wisdom is scar tissue in disguise.
Wisdom is scar tissue in disguise.
To reach a great height a person needs to have great depth.
To reach a great height a person needs to have great depth.
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write read more
Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write much as you would speak; speak as you think. If with your inferior, speak no coarser than usual; if with your superiors, no finer. Be what you say; and, within the rules of prudence, say what you are.
The only weapon that becomes sharper with constant use is the tongue.
The only weapon that becomes sharper with constant use is the tongue.
Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.
Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.
All things make sense; you just have to fathom how they make sense.
All things make sense; you just have to fathom how they make sense.