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Whate'er is well conceived is clearly said, And the words to say it flow with ease.


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A burlesque word is often a powerful sermon.

A burlesque word is often a powerful sermon.



Whatever we conceive well we express clearly, and words flow with ease. [Fr., Ce que l'on concoit bien s'enonce clairement, Et les mots pour le dire arrivent aisement.]

Whatever we conceive well we express clearly, and words flow with ease. [Fr., Ce que l'on concoit bien s'enonce clairement, Et les mots pour le dire arrivent aisement.]



Of all the animals which fly in the air, walk on the land, or swim in the sea, from Paris to Peru, from Japan to Rome, the most foolish animal in my opinion is man.

Of all the animals which fly in the air, walk on the land, or swim in the sea, from Paris to Peru, from Japan to Rome, the most foolish animal in my opinion is man.



However big the fool, there is always a bigger fool to admire him.

However big the fool, there is always a bigger fool to admire him.



Hasten slowly, and without losing heart, put your work twenty times upon the anvil. [Fr., Hatez-vous lentement; et, sans perdre courage, Vingt fois sur le metier remettez votre ouvrage.]

Hasten slowly, and without losing heart, put your work twenty times upon the anvil. [Fr., Hatez-vous lentement; et, sans perdre courage, Vingt fois sur le metier remettez votre ouvrage.]



In spite of every sage whom Greece can show, Unerring wisdom never dwelt below; Folly in all of every age we see, The only difference lies in the degree.

In spite of every sage whom Greece can show, Unerring wisdom never dwelt below; Folly in all of every age we see, The only difference lies in the degree.



Often the fear on one evil leads us into a worse.

Often the fear on one evil leads us into a worse.



Whatever we well understand we express clearly, and words flow with ease.

Whatever we well understand we express clearly, and words flow with ease.



The wisest man is generally he who thinks himself the least so.

The wisest man is generally he who thinks himself the least so.



All men are fools, and with every effort they differ only in the degree.

All men are fools, and with every effort they differ only in the degree.





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Looking at the glass half full seems to help others do the same and help fill their glasses too.

Looking at the glass half full seems to help others do the same and help fill their glasses too.



Parents are the last people on earth who ought to have children.

Parents are the last people on earth who ought to have children.



What we strive for in perfection is not what turns us into the lit angel we desire what disturbs and then nourishes has everything we need.

What we strive for in perfection is not what turns us into the lit angel we desire what disturbs and then nourishes has everything we need.



I found light in the darkness ... or it found me.

I found light in the darkness ... or it found me.



In an odd way, my parents were proud of me. When they saw me do stand-up, I'd see them looking around the room and watch them taking in the people laughing. On some level, that comforted them.

In an odd way, my parents were proud of me. When they saw me do stand-up, I'd see them looking around the room and watch them taking in the people laughing. On some level, that comforted them.



Whatever you're feeling is what you're vibrating and what you're vibrating is what you're attracting

Whatever you're feeling is what you're vibrating and what you're vibrating is what you're attracting



If I didn't believe in what I'm doing, I'd rather go to work in a dime store.

If I didn't believe in what I'm doing, I'd rather go to work in a dime store.



What a unique treasure are the things we have learned to live without, for no thief can take them from us.

What a unique treasure are the things we have learned to live without, for no thief can take them from us.



At this moment in history, we are called to act as if we truly believe that liberty and justice for all is a desirable thing.

At this moment in history, we are called to act as if we truly believe that liberty and justice for all is a desirable thing.




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