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Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.

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The world is like a grand staircase, some are going up and some are going down.

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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

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My dear friend, clear your mind of cant.

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Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

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No man can taste the fruits of autumn while he is delighting his scent with the flowers of spring.

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Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged.

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Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.

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Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.

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If your determination is fixed, I do not counsel you to despair. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.

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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Author

Born: September 18th, 1709

Died: December 13th, 1784

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