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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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There may be Peace without Joy, and Joy without Peace, but the two combined make Happiness. – John Buchan

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Happiness
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Civilization is a conspiracy. Modern life is the silent compact of comfortable folk to keep up pretences. – John Buchan

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Conspiracy
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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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There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives. – Cyril Connolly

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We have heeded no wisdom offering guidance. – Dora Russell

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Wisdom

Rightly defined philosophy is simply the love of wisdom. – Marcus Tullius Cicero

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However great an evil immorality may be, we must not forget that it is not without its beneficial consequences. It is only through extremes that men can arrive at the middle path of wisdom and virtue. – Wilhelm von Humboldt

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The man who has gotten everything he wants is all in favor of peace and order. – Jawaharlal Nehru

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Talk well of your friends and of your enemies say nothing. – Proverb

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I certainly know that this relationship could not have continued the way it did, when I was at the Pentagon and the president was obviously at the White House, without Betty. – Monica Lewinsky

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People are chasing cash, not happiness. When you chase money, youre going to lose. Youre just going to. Even if you get the money, youre not going to be happy. – Gary Vaynerchuk

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