Great men are true men, the men in whom nature has succeeded. They are not extraordinary - they are in the true order. It is the other species of men who are not what they ought to be.
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A thousand things advance nine hundred and ninety-nine retreat that is progress.Henri Frederic Amiel
Whenever conscience speaks with a divided, uncertain, and disputed voice, it is not the voice of God. Descend still deeper into yourself, until you hear nothing but a clear, undivided voice, a voice which does away with doubt and brings with it persuasion, light, and serenity.
Henri Frederic Amiel
So long as a person is capable of self-renewal they are a living being.
Henri Frederic Amiel
Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind.
Henri Frederic Amiel
A modest garden contains, for those who know how to look and to wait, more instruction than a library.
Henri Frederic Amiel
Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you.
Henri Frederic Amiel
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