That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes.
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Fear of the future is worse than one's present fortune.
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We must form our minds by reading deep rather than wide.
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He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he lacks opportunity.
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A laugh costs too much when bought at the expense of virtue.
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