Quote by Will Durant
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To speak ill of others is a dishonest way of praising ourselves. Nothing is often a good thing to say, and always a clever thing to say. – Will Durant

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To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy. – Will Durant

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Nature has never read the Declaration of Independence. It continues to make us unequal. – Will Durant

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The evil that is in the world almost always comes of ignorance, and good intentions may do as much harm as malevolence if they lack understanding. – Albert Camus

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Being generous or doing things for others actually makes me feel good so I dont do it because I hope karma will come round and get me and Ill benefit from it. – David Schwimmer

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For evil to flourish, it only requires good men to do nothing. – Simon Wiesenthal

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The good news is that, according to the Obama administration, the rich will pay for everything. The bad news is that, according to the Obama administration, youre rich. – P. J. ORourke

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I love Mickey Mouse more than any woman I have ever known. – Walt Disney

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If youre not adapting to the very rapidly changing environment, if you cant think creatively, you lose big in this society because there are very few jobs for you left. – Robert Sternberg

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No man was ever great without a touch of divine afflatus. – Cicero

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