Aphorisms
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The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
There is no greater impediment to progress in the sciences than the desire to see it take place too quickly.
It is not always the same thing to be a good man and a good citizen.
Never hold discussions with the monkey when the organ grinder is in the room.
Liberty is rendered even more precious by the recollection of servitude.
Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.
Whatever you are, be a good one.
If we don't end war, war will end us.
The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not.
Wisdom begins in wonder.
Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.
Every step of life shows much caution is required.
I finally know what distinguishes man from the other beasts: financial worries.
Light in Nature creates the movement of colors.
I came, I saw, I conquered.
A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees.
Wise men don't need advice. Fools won't take it.
Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made.
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.
I am easily satisfied with the very best.
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