Few people have the wisdom to prefer the criticism that would do them good, to the praise that deceives them.
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A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.
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Few things are needed to make a wise man happy nothing can make a fool content.
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Great souls are not those who have fewer passions and more virtues than others, but only those who have greater designs.
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We give advice, we do not inspire conduct.
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Sincerity is an open heart. Few people show it usually what we see is an imitation put on to snare the confidence of others.
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