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" A grave blockhead should always go about with a lively one - they show one another off to the best advantage. "
William Hazlitt
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" To get others to come into our ways of thinking, we must go over to theirs; and it is necessary to follow, in order to lead. "
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" Cunning is the art of concealing our own defects, and discovering other people's weaknesses. "
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" He who undervalues himself is justly undervalued by others. "
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" To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind. "
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" The truly proud man knows neither superiors or inferiors. The first he does not admit of - the last he does not concern himself about. "
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" Poetry is the universal language which the heart holds with nature and itself. He who has a contempt for poetry, cannot have much respect for himself, or for anything else. "
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