For who is pleased with himself.
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In lapidary inscriptions a man is not upon oath.Samuel Johnson
There can be no friendship without confidence, an no confidence without integrity.
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There are goods so opposed that we cannot seize both, but, by too much prudence, may pass between them at too great a distance to reach either.
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Adversity leads us to think properly of our state, and so is most beneficial to us.
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Prudence operates on life in the same manner as rules of composition it produces vigilance rather than elevation rather prevents loss than procures advantage and often miscarriages, but seldom reaches either power or honor.
Samuel Johnson
Men hate more steadily than they love.
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