The vulgar only laugh, but never smile whereas well-bred people often smile, but seldom laugh.
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Style is the dress of thoughts ... if your style is homely, coarse, and vulgar, they will appear to as much disadvantage, and be as ill received, as your person, though ever so well-proportioned, would if dressed in rags, dirt, and tatters.
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There is hardly anybody good for everything, and there is scarcely anybody who is absolutely good for nothing.
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An able man shows his spirit by gentle words and resolute actions. He is neither hot nor timid.
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Firmness of purpose is one of the best instruments of success.
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