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It is always right to detect a fraud, and to perceive a folly; but it is very often wrong to expose either. A man of business should always have his eyes open, but must often seem to have them shut.

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If you are not in fashion, you are nobody.

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I recommend you to take care of the minutes, for the hours will take care of themselves.

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Distrust all those who love you extremely upon a very slight acquaintance and without any visible reason.

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Whoever is in a hurry shows that the thing he is about is too big for him.

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Swift speedy time, feathered with flying hours, Dissolves the beauty of the fairest brow.

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Remember, as long as you live, that nothing but strict truth can carry you through the world, with either your conscience or your honor unwounded.

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In those days he was wiser than he is now - he used frequently to take my advice.

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A novel must be exceptionally good to live as long as the average cat.

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Being pretty on the inside means you don't hit your brother and you eat all your peas - that's what my grandma taught me.

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Biography

Nationality: British

Type: Statesman

Born: September 22nd, 1694

Died: March 24th, 1773

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