Only he deserves power who every day justifies it. ~Dag Hammarskjold
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He bites his tongue who speaks in haste. ~Turkish Proverb
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It is not economical to go to bed early to save candles if the result is twins. ~Chinese Proverb
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A journey of a thousand miles always begins with one step. ~Ancient Egyptian Proverb
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He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind. ~Zen Proverb
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In our post 9/11 world, our Nation's military deserves, at least the same access to institutions of higher education that any other major employer might enjoy. ~Mike Rogers
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A heavy purse makes a light heart. ~Irish Proverb
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A ring on a good woman's finger is no good without a blouse on her back. ~Irish Proverb
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Before borrowing money from a friend, decide which you need most. ~American Proverb
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Every beginning is weak. ~Irish Proverb
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God made time, but man made haste. ~Irish Proverb
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What bothers most critics of my work is the goofiness. One reviewer said I need to make up my mind if want to be funny or serious. My response is that I will make up my mind when God does, because life is a commingling of the sacred and the profane, good and evil. To try and separate them is fallacy. ~Tom Robbins
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Good luck beats early rising. ~Irish Proverb
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A live dog is better than a dead lion. ~Irish Proverb
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God is good, but never dance in a small boat. ~Irish Proverb
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No novel has ever changed anything, as far as I can see. ~Martin Amis
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Instinct is stronger than upbringing. ~Irish Proverb
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Do not be born good or handsome, but be born lucky. ~Russian Proverb
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A guest should be blind in another man's house. ~Irish Proverb
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Do not ask God to guide your footsteps if you are not willing to move your feet. ~English Proverb
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The person who gets stuck on trivial prosperity, will not attain great prosperity. ~Tibetan Proverb
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Both your friend and your enemy think you will never die. ~Irish Proverb
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Love enters a man through his eyes, woman through her ears. ~Polish Proverb
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Lack of resource has hanged many a person. ~Irish Proverb
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Advice should be viewed from behind. ~Swedish Proverb
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