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I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself tha...more

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When thou art above measure angry, bethink thee how momentary is man's life.

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Because your own strength is unequal to the task, do not assume that it is beyond the powers of man; but if anything is within the powers and province...more

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Let men see, let them know, a real man, who lives as he was meant to live.

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Natural ability without education has more often raised a man to glory and virtue than education without natural ability.

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Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear.

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Perfection of character is this: to live each day as if it were your last, without frenzy, without apathy, without pretence.

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A man's worth is no greater than his ambitions.