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Quote by George Eliot
In the vain laughter of folly wisdom hears half its applause. - Ge

In the vain laughter of folly wisdom hears half its applause. – George Eliot

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When we get to wishing a great deal for ourselves, whatever we get soon turns into mere limitation and exclusion. – George Eliot

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I find that to be a fool as to worldly wisdom, and to commit my cause to God, not fearing to offend men, who take offence at the simplicity of truth, is the only way to remain unmoved at the sentiments of others. – John Woolman

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He alone is wise who can accommodate himself to all contingencies of life; but the fool contends, and struggling, like a swimmer, against the stream. – Proverb

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The day of fortune is like a harvest day, We must be busy when the corn is ripe. – Torquato Tasso

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If you have a vaccine or an antidote that people can benefit from, youre not going to want to keep it to yourself. Youre going to want to spread that wisdom or whatever to as many people as you can, so everybody can benefit from it. – will.i.am

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