Always leave something to wish for; otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness.
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Things do not pass for what they are, but for what they seem. Most things are judged by their jackets.
Things do not pass for what they are, but for what they seem. Most things are judged by their jackets.
A beautiful woman should break her mirror early.
A beautiful woman should break her mirror early.
Those who insist on the dignity of their office show they have not deserved it.
Those who insist on the dignity of their office show they have not deserved it.
Let the first impulse pass, wait for the second.
Let the first impulse pass, wait for the second.
Work is the price which is paid for reputation.
Work is the price which is paid for reputation.
Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong.
Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong.
A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.
A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.
Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.
Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.
A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity
A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity