“Let a man who has to make his fortune in life remember this maxim: Attacking is the only secret. Dare and the world yields, or if it beats you sometimes, dare it again and you will succeed.”
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Except for the young or very happy, I can't say I am sorry for anyone who dies.
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Kindnesses are easily forgotten; but injuries! what worthy man does not keep those in mind?
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There are many sham diamonds in this life which pass for real, and vice versa.
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The world is a looking glass and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face.
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I would rather make my name than inherit it.
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