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 Better be happy than wise.  Courage is not afraid to weep, and she is not afraid to pray, even when she is not sure who she is praying to. The philosophy behind much advertising is based on the old observation that every man is really two men - the man he is and the man he wants to be. Riches either serve or govern the possessor. - Horace It is the characteristic excellence of the strong man that he can bring momentous issues to the fore and make a decision about them. The weak are always forced to decide between alternatives they have not chosen themselves. The man who will not execute his resolutions when they are fresh upon him can have no hope from them afterwards; they will be dissipated, lost and perish in the hurry and scurry of the world, or sunk in the slough of indolence. We are restless because of incessant change, but we would be frightened if change were stopped. Self distrust is the cause of most of our failures. In the assurance of strength, there is strength, and they are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their own powers. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. Acorns are planted silently by some unnoticed breeze. Inaction, contrary to its reputation for being a refuge, is neither safe nor comfortable. Unhappiness is in not knowing what we want and killing ourselves to get it. A great obstacle to happiness is to expect too much happiness. Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody. Little by little does the trick. - Aesop Art is the signature of civilizations. Poverty makes you sad as well as wise. Increased means and increased leisure are the two civi-lizers of man. There is a French saying: "Love is the dawn of marriage, and marriage is the sunset of love." - De Finod Experience is the name so many people give to their mistakes. 
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