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I believe that all wisdom consists in caring immensely for a few r

I believe that all wisdom consists in caring immensely for a few right things, and not caring a straw about the rest. – John Buchan

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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. – John Buchan

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The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there. – John Buchan

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We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies, and to prevent our falling into greater disasters. – Robert E. Lee

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I dont turn to greeting cards for wisdom and advice, but they are a fine reflection of the general drift of the culture. – Susan Orlean

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To be satisfied with a little, is the greatest wisdom and he that increaseth his riches, increaseth his cares but a contented mind is a hidden treasure, and trouble findeth it not. – Akhenaton

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When the wisdom speaks, be silent. Do not waste your candle when the sun is there. – Mehmet Murat ildan

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Talk is cheap — except when Congress does it. – Cullen Hightower

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Once I had all the facts in, I found I didnt have the immoral courage to pull the caper. So I wrote it as a story. As a teenager, I didnt have any skills for writing as such, so it came out in 1500 words. – Theodore Sturgeon

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