There are indeed, in the present corruption of mankind, many incitements to forsake truth: the need of palliating … - Samuel Johnson

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Yet, when the city sleeps; When all the cries are still: The stars and heavenly deeps Work out a perfect will.

Samuel Johnson

There are indeed, in the present corruption of mankind, many incitements to forsake truth: the need of palliating our own faults and the convenience of imposing on the ignorance or credulity of others so frequently occur; so many immediate evils are

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He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.

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Our aspirations are our possibilities.

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Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.

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Yet, when the city sleeps; When all the cries are still: The stars and heavenly deeps Work out a perfect will.

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To be happy in this world, especially when youth is past, it is necessary to feel oneself not merely an isolated individual whose day will soon be over, but part of the stream of life slowing on from the first germ to the remote and unknown future.

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Maya Angelou

Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet.

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Linda Chavez-Thompson

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The Lord withdraws when He is denied, and what is taken by the undeserving does not avail them unto salvation, since the saving grace is turned into ashes and holiness departs.

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