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A lot of people go straight from denial to despair without pausing in the middle and doing something about it.

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Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann

The lust of dominion innovates so imperceptibly that we become complete despots before our wanton abuse of power is perceived; the tyranny first exercised in the nursery is exhibited in various shapes and degrees in every stage of our existence.

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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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