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There are many kinds of conceit, but the chief one is to let people know what a very ancient and gifted family one descends from.

Benvenuto Cellini

People who can comfort the dead can also chase after them to hurt them further-a reverse ancestor worship.

Maxine Hong Kingston

Birth is nothing without virtue, and we have no claim to share in the glory of our ancestors unless we strive to resemble them.

Moliere

Pride thyself on what virtue thou hast, and not on thy parentage.

Sa'di

Each has his own tree of ancestors, but at the top of all sits Probably Arboreal.

Robert Louis Stevenson

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Relationship Quote

Never have a companion who casts you in the shade.

- Baltasar Gracian

Friend Quote

To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.

- Brandi Snyder

Wise Quote

It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt.

- Abraham Lincoln

Life Quote

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.

- Maya Angelou

Inspirational Quote

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

- Mahatma Gandhi

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