Quote by James Bryce
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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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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Patriotism
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Medicine, the only profession that labors incessantly to destroy the reason for its own existance. – James Bryce

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He showed that fame may be won and what services be rendered by a plain son of the people unaided by any gifts of fortune. – James Bryce

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Errors to be dangerous must have a great deal of truth mingled with them. It is only from this alliance that they can ever obtain an extensive circulation. – Sydney Smith

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You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm. – Colette

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Wink at small faults, for you have great ones yourself. – Scottish Proverb

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A man of genius makes no mistakes. His errors are volitional and are the portals of discovery. – James Joyce, Ulysses

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The Bourbon King was first ambassador of reason and human happiness. – Heinrich Mann

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Remember son, many a good story has been ruined by over verification. – James Gordon Bennett

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My faith is an important part of my life and over the years Ive learnt that it takes a proud man to say he doesnt need anything. It has been a quiet strength and a backbone through a lot of difficult times. – Bear Grylls

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If the English language had been properly organised by a businessman or Member of Parliament, then there would be a word which meant both “he” and “she”, and I could write, “If John or Mary comes heesh will want to play tennis”, which would save a lot of trouble. – A.A. Milne

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