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Envy, like flame, blackens that which is above it, and which it cannot reach.


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True courage is like a kite; a contrary wind raises it higher.



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An angry woman is vindictive beyond measure, and hesitates at nothing in her bitterness.



Every generous illusion of youth leaves a wrinkle as it departs. Experience is the successive disenchanting of the things of life; it is reason enriched with the heart's spoils.

Every generous illusion of youth leaves a wrinkle as it departs. Experience is the successive disenchanting of the things of life; it is reason enriched with the heart's spoils.



Happiness is where we find it, but rarely where we seek it.

Happiness is where we find it, but rarely where we seek it.



It requires less character to discover the faults of others, than to tolerate them.

It requires less character to discover the faults of others, than to tolerate them.



Do you know a young and beautiful woman who is not ready to flirt-just a little?

Do you know a young and beautiful woman who is not ready to flirt-just a little?



Loud indignation against vice often stands for virtue in the eyes of bigots.

Loud indignation against vice often stands for virtue in the eyes of bigots.



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Many fortunes, like rivers, have a pure source, but grow muddy as they grow large.



The happiness of the tender heart is increased by what it can take away from the wretchedness of others.

The happiness of the tender heart is increased by what it can take away from the wretchedness of others.



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