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The greatest wealth is a poverty of desires.


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It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult



A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.



The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution

The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution



Don't stumble over something behind you.

Don't stumble over something behind you.



We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.



Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.



When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.



There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.



It's all in your headJ you have the power to make things seem hard or easy or even amusing. The choice is yours.

It's all in your headJ you have the power to make things seem hard or easy or even amusing. The choice is yours.



Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.

Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.





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In the absence of a story or foundation that gives hope or meaning, life has become a never-ending quest for pleasure and experience. Instead of being good, people want to feel good.

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I choose my friends for their good looks, my acquaintances for their good characters, and my enemies for their intellects. A man cannot be too careful in the choice of his enemies.

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I believe in entrepreneurs. I believe in their ability to make positive change in the world.

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Resourceful coaches strive to have more ways to win than the other team.

Resourceful coaches strive to have more ways to win than the other team.



Took the G out yo waffle, all you got left is your ego.

Took the G out yo waffle, all you got left is your ego.



Horsemeat in many European and Asian countries is consumed as a delicacy.

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Everything knows what is best for itself. That is what the Sanskrit word dharma means. Dharma means the best of all possible actions.

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For years, European leaders have pointed out that Europe is an economic giant, but a military pygmy.

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I never knew a more presumptuous person than myself. The fact that I say that shows that what I say is true.

I never knew a more presumptuous person than myself. The fact that I say that shows that what I say is true.




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