A wise man learns by the mistakes of others, a fool by his own. ~Latin Proverb
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Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. ~Chinese Proverb
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A fish and a bird may fall in love but the two cannot build a home together. ~African Proverb
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He that is rich will not be called a fool. ~Spanish Proverb
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Let us help build the kingdom of God by standing up boldly and being defenders of marriage, parenthood, and the home. ~Bonnie L. Oscarson
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Zen is not some kind of excitement, but merely concentration on our usual everyday routine. ~Zen Proverb
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In his eyes shone the reflection of the most beautiful planet in the Universe; a planet that is not too hot and not too cold; that has liquid water on the surface and where the gravity is just right for human beings and the atmosphere is perfect for them to breathe; where there are mountains and deserts and oceans and islands and forests and trees and birds and plants and animals and insects and people; lots and lots of people. Where there is life. Some of it, possibly, intelligent. ~Stephen Hawking
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I think to an extent every human being needs to be redeemed somewhat or at least needs to look at themselves and say, "I've made mistakes, I'm off course, I need to change." Which is probably the hardest thing for a human being to do, and maybe that's why it interests me so. ~Joss Whedon
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Young people have many pleasures and many sorrows, because they only have themselves to think of, so every wish and every notion assume importance; every pleasure is tasted to the full, but also every sorrow, and many who find that their wishes cannot be fulfilled, immediately put an end to their lives. ~Hermann Hesse
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Marriage halves our griefs, doubles our joys, and quadruples our expenses. ~English Proverb
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Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow. ~Swedish Proverb
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A little dog can start a hare, but it takes a big one to catch it. ~Irish Proverb
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I was feeling privileged and self-conscious about my life as a musician, which feels self-absorbed. I can't help it, I am a musician. This is what I do. ~Sufjan Stevens
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I was sitting in the back room by myself when someone came in and said, "Mr. Zimmer, I have to take you down to the make up room." I told them that if anyone can help this face they deserve a bonus. ~Don Zimmer
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The struggle to maintain peace is immeasurably more difficult than any military operation. ~Anne O'Hare McCormick
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There is no safe political refuge for those afraid to take responsibility for their own lives. ~James Bovard
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Help your brother’s boat across, and your own will reach the shore. ~Hindu Proverb
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If you want happiness for a lifetime, help someone else. ~Chinese Proverb
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An Englishman will burn his bed to catch a flea. ~Turkish Proverb
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Whatever a poet writes with enthusiasm and a divine inspiration is very fine. Earliest reference to the madness or divine inspiration of poets. ~Democritus
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If you've found some way to educate yourself about engineering, stocks, or whatever it is, good employers will have some type of exam or interview and see a sample of your work. ~Bill Gates
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I would never sit back in a rocking chair, waiting for someone to help me. ~Grandma Moses
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Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, "What's in it for me?" ~Brian Tracy
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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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A good maxim is never out of season. ~English Proverb
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