Chess is a sea in which a gnat may drink and an elephant may bathe. ~Indian Proverb
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A family in harmony will prosper in everything. ~Chinese Proverb
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He who lends a book is an idiot. He who returns the book is more of an idiot. ~Arabic Proverb
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A moment of time cannot be bought by an inch of gold. ~Chinese Proverb
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When thou hast truly thanked the Lord for every blessing sent, But little time will then remain for murmur or lament. ~Hannah More
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There must be a law against forcing children to perform at an early age. Children should have a wonderful childhood. They should not be given too much responsibility.
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Don't give advice unless you're asked. ~Amy Alcott
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Don't bargain for fish which are still in the water. ~Indian Proverb
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Though ugliness be the opposite of beauty, it is not the opposite to proportion and fitness; for it is possible that a thing may be very ugly with any proportions, and with a perfect fitness for any use. ~Edmund Burke
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Among the southern tribes, on the contrary, hats were sometimes worn in the dance, although this was not considered in strict accordance with the doctrine. ~James Mooney
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Talk to me when I am bored. Be with me when I am sad. Hug me when i cry. Care for me when I am sick. Don't ever cry for me when I die! Just treasure me when I am alive.
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When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other. ~Chinese Proverb
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You will always be lucky if you know how to make friends with strange cats. ~Proverb
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He that is rich will not be called a fool. ~Spanish Proverb
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Lead me, Zeus, and you, Fate, wherever you have assigned me. I shall follow without hesitation; but even if I am disobedient and do not wish to, I shall follow no less surely. ~Cleanthes
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Parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes. ~Chinese Proverb
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Let me tell you something. For the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my country because it feels like hope is finally making a comeback. ~Michelle Obama
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Jealousy and love are sisters. ~Russian Proverb
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There's detailed information on how to assemble a nuclear weapon from parts. There's books about how to build a nuclear bomb. ~Irwin Redlener
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1972 was a year of many pleasant and rewarding experiences for me. ~Chuck Mangione
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He makes his home where the living is best. ~Latin Proverb
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Jesuits encourage an intellectual rigor in a way that I like. ~Alexander Payne
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An author must be nothing if he do not love truth; a barrister must be nothing if he do. ~Anthony Trollope
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Oh simple thing, where have you gone? I am getting old and I need something to rely on. So tell me when you are going to let me in. I am getting tired and I need somewhere to begin. ~Bil Keane
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I am sitting in a cage with my eye upon the clock. ~Ray Davies
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