Man is not fully free unless he is master of himself.
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Nature has given to men one tongue, but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak
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If thy brother wrongs thee, remember not so much his wrong-doing, but more than ever that he is thy brother.
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Sickness is a hindrance to the body, but not to the will, unless the will consent. Lameness is a hindrance to the leg, but not to the will. Say this to yourself at each event that happens, for you shall find that though it hinders something else it will not hinder you....
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If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
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