It is proof of a narrow mind when things worthy of esteem are distinguished from things worthy of … - Luc de Clapiers

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Most people say that as you get old, you have to give up things. I think you get old because you give up things.

Luc de Clapiers

It is proof of a narrow mind when things worthy of esteem are distinguished from things worthy of love. Great minds naturally love whatever is worthy of their esteem.

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There are those who are so scrupulously afraid of doing wrong that they seldom venture to do anything.

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None are more liable to mistakes than those who act only on second thoughts.

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