Whoever feels pain in hearing a good character of his neighbor, will feel a pleasure in the reverse. … - Benjamin Franklin

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The good nail will do its job regardless what kind of hammer comes its way and what kind of surface it sits on.

Benjamin Franklin

Whoever feels pain in hearing a good character of his neighbor, will feel a pleasure in the reverse. And those who despair to rise in distinction by their virtues, are happy if others can be depressed to a level of themselves.

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