Doubt is the vestibule through which all must pass before they can enter into the temple of wisdom.

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He that will believe only what he can fully comprehend must have a long head or a very short creed.

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That writer does the most who gives his reader the most knowledge and takes from him the least time.

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There is this paradox in pride - it makes some men ridiculous, but prevents others from becoming so.

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Deliberate with caution, but act with decision; and yield with graciousness, or oppose with firmness.

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Constant success shows us but one side of the world; adversity brings out the reverse of the picture.

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He that has energy enough to root out a vice should go further, and try to plant a virtue in its place.

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It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies; seldom safe to venture to instruct, even our friends.

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Men are born with two eyes, but with one tongue, in order that they should see twice as much as they say.

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Men are born with two eyes, but only one tongue, in order that they should see twice as much as they say.

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