Egotism is more like an offense, than a crime; though it is allowable to speak of yourself, provided … - Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann

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Separation of Church and State is the perineum of America and the episiotomy didn't hold.

Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann

Egotism is more like an offense, than a crime; though it is allowable to speak of yourself, provided nothing is advanced in favor; but I cannot help suspecting that those who abuse themselves are, in reality, angling for approbation.

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In fame's temple there is always a niche to be found for rich dunces, importunate scoundrels, or successful butchers of the human race.

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Who conquers indolence conquers all other hereditary sins.

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'We only have two things to worry about. . . . . . One that things will never get back to normal And two that they already have!' Open your mouth and purse cautiously, and your stock of wealth and reputation shall, at least in repute, be great.

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Truth lies in a small compass! The Aristotelians say, all truth is contained in Aristotle, in one place or another. Galileo makes Simplicius say so, but shows the absurdity of that speech by answering all truth is contained in a lesser compass, namely, in the alphabet.

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In the sallies of badinage a polite fool shines; but in gravity he is as awkward as an elephant disporting.

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As long as you live, it is never too late to make amends. Take my advice, child. Don't waste your precious life with regrets and sorrow. Find a way to make right what was wrong, and then move on.

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