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Man is ice to truth and fire to falsehood.

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Be advised that all flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them.

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Religious contention is the devil's harvest.

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The wise man is never surprised by death: he is always ready to depart.

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In everything we ought to look at the end.

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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.

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Gentleness succeeds better than violence.

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The finest victory is to conquer one's own heart.

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Help yourself, and heaven will help you.

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Nothing weighs more than a secret.

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Unhappiness Quote

It's better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone.

- Marilyn Monroe

Life Quote

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friends.

- John Lennon

People Quote

The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them.

- Maya Angelou

Humorous Quote

Creativity is knowing how to hide your sources

- Albert Einstein

Life Quote

Every day should be passed as if it were to be our last.

- Publilius Syrus

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