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Gentility is what is left over from rich ancestors after the money is gone. It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves. The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion. Sex is like money; only too much is enough. We're frightened of what makes us different. When I had money everyone called me brother. We're all in this together - by ourselves. Some people see the cup as half empty. Some people see the cup as half full. I see the cup as too large. When I was a boy, I was told that anybody could become president. I'm beginning to believe it. Take short views, hope for the best, and trust in God. And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more. The first purpose of prayer is to know God. Life is God's novel. Let him write it. It is too bad if you have to do everything upon reflection and can't do anything from early habit. A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved. The hatred we bear our enemies injures their happiness less than our own. I know lots more old drunks than old doctors. My heart is warm with the friends I make, And better friends I'll not be knowing; Yet there isn't a train I wouldn't take, No matter where it's going. Only one feat is possible: not to have run away. The trouble about man is twofold. He cannot learn truths which are too complicated; he forgets truths which are too simple.
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