The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forebearing.

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Freedom is not procured by a full enjoyment of what is desired, but by controlling the desire.

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One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

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The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.

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It takes more than just a good looking body. You've got to have the heart and soul to go with it.

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Unless we place our religion and our treasure in the same thing, religion will always be sacrificed.

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Whoever does not regard what he has as most ample wealth, is unhappy, though he be master of the world.

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Any one thing in the creation is sufficient to demonstrate a Providence to an humble and grateful mind.

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A wise man is he who does not grieve for the thing which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.

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He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.

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