Some kind of pace may be got out of the eeriest jade by the near prospect of oats; … - James Russell Lowell

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I've been successful in different areas, but nothing brings a smile to my face more than my oldest son, Zaire, and my second son, Zion, saying the kind word of 'Dad. '

James Russell Lowell

Some kind of pace may be got out of the eeriest jade by the near prospect of oats; but the thoroughbred has the spur in his blood.

Blood, Jade, Oats, Spur, Spurs

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The only conclusive evidence of a man's sincerity is that he gives himself for a principle. Words, money, all things else, are comparatively easy to give away; but when a man makes a gift of his daily life and practice, it is plain that the truth, whatever it may be, has taken possession of him.

Easy, Life, Men, Plain, Practice, Taken

And what they dare to dream of, date to do.

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Human nature has a much greater genius for sameness than for originality.

Genius, Human, Human Nature, Originality, Sameness

What men call luck Is the prerogative of valiant souls, The fealty life pays its rightful kings.

Kings, Men, Rightful, Soul, Souls

For only by unlearning Wisdom comes.

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I've been successful in different areas, but nothing brings a smile to my face more than my oldest son, Zaire, and my second son, Zion, saying the kind word of 'Dad. '

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