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It is of great use to the sailor to know the length of his line, t

It is of great use to the sailor to know the length of his line, though he cannot with it fathom all the depths of the ocean. – John Locke

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All mankind… being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions. – John Locke

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I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts. – John Locke

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Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge it is thinking that makes what we read ours. – John Locke

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Just as a man would not cherish living in a body other than his own, so do nations not like to live under other nations, however noble and great the latter may be. – Mahatma Gandhi

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To achieve great things, two things are needed a plan, and not quite enough time. – Leonard Bernstein

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We should all aspire in life to do a multitude of things well – to be a great father, to be a good husband, to be a good lover, you know, to try to do things the best you can is very important to me. – Matthew Modine

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We know but a few men, a great many coats and breeches. – Henry David Thoreau

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Since the reduction of risk factors is the scientific basis for primary prevention, the World Health Organization promotes the development of an integrated strategy for prevention of several diseases, rather than focusing on individual ones. – Gro Harlem Brundtland

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Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees. РVictor Hugo, Les Mis̩rables, 1862

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