I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence.
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Watch the little things; a small leak will sink a
Watch the little things; a small leak will sink a great ship.
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All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability.
All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns.
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What lies behind us and what lies before us are
What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.
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Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
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To be able to give away riches is mandatory if
To be able to give away riches is mandatory if you wish to possess them. This is the only way that you will be truly rich.
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You can tell whether a man is clever by his
You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.
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We must never forget that it is through our actions,
We must never forget that it is through our actions, words, and thoughts that we have a choice.
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It is with words as with sunbeams. The more they
It is with words as with sunbeams. The more they are condensed, the deeper they burn.
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It’s important to know that words don’t move mountains. Work,
It’s important to know that words don’t move mountains. Work, exacting work moves mountains.