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Three-fourths of the mistakes a man makes are made because he does

Three-fourths of the mistakes a man makes are made because he does not really know what he thinks he knows. – James Bryce

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There is a hearty Puritanism in the view of human nature which pervades the instrument of 1787. It is the work of men who believed in original sin, and were resolved to leave open for transgressors no door which they could possibly shut. – James Bryce

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Sin
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James Bryce
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Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance. It is also owed to justice and to humanity. Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong. – James Bryce

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Patriot Day
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James Bryce
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The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it. – James Bryce

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Books
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Mistakes
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Doing one fool thing after another is not so terrible when you consider the human proclivity to do several fool things at once. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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Mistakes

As long as the world is turning and spinning, were gonna be dizzy and were gonna make mistakes. – Mel Brooks

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Mistakes

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without one. – Chinese Proverb

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Mistakes

The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one. – Elbert Hubbard, The Note Book, 1927

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Mistakes

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Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life. – Herbert Asquith

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Retirement

Im very thankful to players like John Stockton and Spud Webb. Theyve made it possible for someone like me to make it. I think teams are actually looking for one player under 6-feet now, because they make things happen. – Scott Brooks

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thankful

When everything else fails read the instructions. – Source Unknown

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Rules

Happiness: an agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another. – Ambrose Bierce

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Happiness