The practical effect of a belief is the real test of its soundness.

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In everyday things the law of sacrifice takes the form of positive duty.

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The first duty of an historian is to be on guard against his own sympathies.

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You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one.

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You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one.

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The endurance of the inequalities of life by the poor is the marvel of human society.

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Superior strength is found in the long run to lie with those who had right on their side.

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Philosophy goes no further than probabilities, and in every assertion keeps a doubt in reserve.

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Science rests on reason and experiment, and can meet an opponent with calmness; but a belief is always sensitive.

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Instruction does not prevent wasted time or mistakes; and mistakes themselves are often the best teachers of all.

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