Civilization is first of all a moral thing. Without truth, respect for duty, love of neighbor, and virtue, everything is destroyed. The morality of a society is alone the basis of civilization.

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Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence.

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Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.

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The great artist and thinker are the simplifiers.

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To know how to suggest is the art of teaching.

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In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties.

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Pay bad people with your goodness; fight their hatred with your kindness. Even if you do not achieve a victory over other people, you will conquer yourself.

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The test of every religious, political, or educational system is the man that it forms.

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Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary-line and adding to one's liberty.

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Every man is a priest, even involuntarily; his conduct is an unspoken sermon, which is forever preaching to others.

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