We have different forms assigned to us in the school of life, different gifts imparted. All is not attractive that is good. Iron is useful, though it does not sparkle like the diamond. Gold has not the fragrance of a flower. So different persons have various modes of excellence, and we must have an eye to all. ~William Wilberforce
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Two wrongs don't make a right. ~English Proverb
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In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer anyone's letter. ~Chinese Proverb
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The first assumption of an art critic is that the artist meant to paint something else. ~Robert Breault
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With lies you may get ahead in the world, but you can never go back. ~Russian Proverb
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I want you to really be able to grasp the wonder of it, the marvel of it, the size of it and really be able to get a good conception of its magnificence and it tremendous colossal gigantic stupendous size and beauty and splendour! ~David Berg
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Sickness comes on horseback but departs on foot. ~Dutch Proverb
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Language in art remains a highly ambiguous transaction, a quicksand, a trampoline, a frozen pool which might give way under you; at any time. ~Harold Pinter
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How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterwards. ~Spanish Proverb
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Man is the slave of beneficence. ~Arabic Proverb
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Both your friend and your enemy think you will never die. ~Irish Proverb
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"A woman doesn't want to be told she looks nice," Jude nuttered as she sat down beside maud's grave. "She wants to be told she's beautiful, sexy. That she looks outrageous. It dosen't matter if its not true." She sighed and laid the flowers against the headstone. "Because for the moment, when the words are said and the words are heard, it's perfect truth." ~Nora Roberts
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I never wanted to do the same kind of movies over and over anyway, so my theory on it all is I'm just gonna try and dodge the label and keep doing what I am doing. ~Matt Damon
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There is no shame in not knowing; the shame lies in not finding out. ~Russian Proverb
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If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one. ~Russian Proverb
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Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone. ~Chinese Proverb
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Do not be born good or handsome, but be born lucky. ~Russian Proverb
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The rich would have to eat money if the poor did not provide food. ~Russian Proverb
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A live dog is better than a dead lion. ~Irish Proverb
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No one can advise or help you; no one. There is only one thing you should do. Go into yourself. Search for the reason that bids you write, find out wether it spreading out its root in the deepest places of your heart. Delve into yourself for a deep answer ~Rainer Maria Rilke
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You are what you "tweet".~ Internet Proverb
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Envy is thin because it bites but never eats. ~Spanish Proverb
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When a woman is openly bad she is then at her best. ~Latin Proverb
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A kind word is like a Spring day. ~Russian Proverb
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When you find a man you wish to marry, Tessa, remember this: You will know what kind of man he is not by the things he says, but by the things he does. ~Cassandra Clare
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