The art of being able to make a good use of moderate abilities wins esteem, and often confers more reputation than greater real merit.
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Nothing is impossible; there are ways that lead to everything, and if we had sufficient will we should always have sufficient means. It is often merely for an excuse that we say things are impossible.Francois de La Rochefoucauld
We easily forgive our friends those faults that do no affect us ourselves.
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It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.
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The desire of talking of ourselves, and showing those faults we do not mind having seen, makes up a good part of our sincerity.
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There are but very few men clever enough to know all the mischief they do.
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There goes another beautiful theory about to be murdered by a brutal gang of facts.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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