The most silent people are generally those who think most highly of themselves.
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It is well that there is no one without a fault for he would not have a friend in the world. He would seem to belong to a different species.
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In public speaking, we must appeal either to the prejudices of others, or to the love of truth and justice. If we think merely of displaying our own ability, we shall ruin every cause we undertake.
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We must overact our part in some measure, in order to produce any effect at all.
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