Nothing befalls any man which he is not fitted to endure.

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The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.

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When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.

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There is but one thing of real value - to cultivate truth and justice, and to live without anger in the midst of lying and unjust men.

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The opinion of 10,000 men is of no value if none of them know anything about the subject.

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The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.

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Life is short. Do not forget about the most important things in our life, living for other people and doing good for them.

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If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.

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Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.

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When another blames you or hates you, or people voice similar criticisms, go to their souls, penetrate inside and see what sort of people they are. You will realize that there is no need to be racked with anxiety that they should hold any particular opinion about you.

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