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No matter how full a reservoir of maxims one may possess, and no m

No matter how full a reservoir of maxims one may possess, and no matter how good ones sentiments may be, if one has not taken advantage of every concrete opportunity to act, ones character may remain entirely unaffected for the better. – William James

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Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing. – William James

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Ive always wanted to improve on the idea of living well, In moderation, wine is good for you – mentally, physically, and spiritually. – Robert Mondavi

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A retentive memory may be a good thing, but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness. – Elbert Hubbard

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A man has to live with himself, and he should see to it that he always has good company. – Charles Evans Hughes

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Good advice is something a man gives when he is too old to set a bad example. – Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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I dont look on poetry as closed works. I feel theyre going on all the time in my head and I occasionally snip off a length. – John Ashbery

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To free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves – there lies the great, singular power of self-respect. – Joan Didion

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