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Be a life long or short its completeness depends on what it was lived for.


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Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue is doing it.



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There cannot be perfect civilization until Man realizes that the rights of every living creature are as sacred as his own.



Wisdom is knowing. Skill is know how to do it. Virtue is doing it.

Wisdom is knowing. Skill is know how to do it. Virtue is doing it.



Whatever you attempt, go at it with spirit.

Whatever you attempt, go at it with spirit.



There is no real excellence in all this world which can be separated from right living.

There is no real excellence in all this world which can be separated from right living.



When a dog barks at the moon, then it is religion; but when he barks at strangers, it is patriotism!

When a dog barks at the moon, then it is religion; but when he barks at strangers, it is patriotism!



The problem of life is not to make life easier, but to make men stronger.

The problem of life is not to make life easier, but to make men stronger.



Be a life long or short, its completeness depends on what it was lived for

Be a life long or short, its completeness depends on what it was lived for



To say no at the right time, and then stand by it, is the first element of success. He is the wise man who, for all his life, can keep mind and soul and body clean.

To say no at the right time, and then stand by it, is the first element of success. He is the wise man who, for all his life, can keep mind and soul and body clean.



All war is murder, robbery, trickery, and no nation ever escaped losses of men, prosperity and virility. War knows no victor.

All war is murder, robbery, trickery, and no nation ever escaped losses of men, prosperity and virility. War knows no victor.





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Those wars are unjust which are undertaken without provocation. For only a war waged for revenge or defense can be just.



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Don't be so humble. You're not that great.



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It is to be observed that every case of war averted is a gain in general, for it helps to form a habit of peace, and community habits long continued become standards of conduct.



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The vilest abortionist is he who attempts to mould a child's character.



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If Ryan Giggs is worth £20 million, Dennis Bergkamp is worth £100 million



I find happiness comes from numerous sources in my life. Most often, the happy moments I cherish most are quiet moments with my wife and family back home in Nova Scotia.

I find happiness comes from numerous sources in my life. Most often, the happy moments I cherish most are quiet moments with my wife and family back home in Nova Scotia.



If it is unpatriotic to tear down the flag, which is a symbol of the country, why isn't it more unpatriotic to desecrate the country itself-to pollute, despoil and ravage the air, land and sea.

If it is unpatriotic to tear down the flag, which is a symbol of the country, why isn't it more unpatriotic to desecrate the country itself-to pollute, despoil and ravage the air, land and sea.



Have a purpose in life, and having it, throw into your work such strength of mind and muscle as God has given you.

Have a purpose in life, and having it, throw into your work such strength of mind and muscle as God has given you.




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