Quote by William Congreve
A wit should no more be sincere, than a woman constant; one argues

A wit should no more be sincere, than a woman constant; one argues a decay of parts, as to other of beauty. – William Congreve

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Tis well enough for a servant to be bred at an University. But the education is a little too pedantic for a gentleman. – William Congreve

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Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear. – William Congreve

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Candor is the brightest gem of criticism. – Benjamin Disraeli

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There is an unseemly exposure of the mind, as well as of the body. – William Hazlitt

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If all hearts were open and all desires known — as they would be if people showed their souls — how many gapings, sighings, clenched fists, knotted brows, broad grins, and red eyes should we see in the market-place! – Thomas Hardy

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A No uttered from deepest conviction is better and greater than a Yes merely uttered to please, or what is worse, to avoid trouble. – Mahatma Gandhi

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Evil gains work their punishment. – Sophocles

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Diplomacy, n. is the art of letting somebody else have your way. – David Frost

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Your life is the sum result of all the choices you make, both consciously and unconsciously. If you can control the process of choosing, you can take control of all aspects of your life. You can find the freedom that comes from being in charge of yourself. – Robert Foster Bennett

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