The modest person is usually admired, if people ever hear of them.
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There is only one thing people like that is good for them; a good night's sleep.
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You can't do anything unless you do it yourself. And usually you can't do it yourself very well.
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When a man is trying to sell you something, don't imagine that he is polite all the time.
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