The utmost extent of man's knowledge, is to know that he knows nothing.
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There is not, in my opinion, anything more mysterious in nature than the instinct of animals, which thus rise above reason, and yet fall infinitely short of it.Joseph Addison
Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.
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True happiness arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self, and in the next, from the friendship and conversation of a few select companions.
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There is nothing more requisite in business than despatch.
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Whether zeal or moderation be the point we aim at, let us keep the fire out of the one, and the frost out of the other.
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Friendships, in general, are suddenly contracted; and therefore it is no wonder they are easily dissolved.
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