Aphorisms
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A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.
Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.
By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich.
Everything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity.
Good means not merely not to do wrong, but rather not to desire to do wrong.
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.
Small minds are concerned with the extraordinary, great minds with the ordinary.
You always admire what you really don't understand.
Always the beautiful answer who asks a more beautiful question.
Perseverance, secret of all triumphs.
Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.
If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self.
Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.
First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you.
And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.
A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees.
My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake.
Some animals are cunning and evil-disposed, as the fox; others, as the dog, are fierce, friendly, and fawning. Some are gentle and easily tamed, as the elephant; some are susceptible of shame, and watchful, as the goose. Some are jealous and fond of ornament, as the peacock.
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.
Keep true to the dreams of your youth.
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