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Young men know the rules, but old men know the exceptions. - Olive

Young men know the rules, but old men know the exceptions. – Oliver Wendell Holmes

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I dont go by the rule book I lead from the heart, not the head. – Princess of Wales Diana

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Absolutely speaking, Do unto others as you would that they should do unto you is by no means a golden rule, but the best of current silver. An honest man would have but little occasion for it. It is golden not to have any rule at all in such a case. – Henry David Thoreau

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Be studious in your profession, and you will be learned. Be industrious and frugal, and you will be rich. Be sober and temperate, and you will be healthy. Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy. At least you will, by such conduct, stand the best chance for such consequences. – Benjamin Franklin

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Practicing the Golden Rule is not a sacrifice; it is an investment. – Source Unknown

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