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" Distrust and caution are the parents of security. "
Benjamin Franklin
Caution
Security
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" I have never entered into any controversy in defense of my philosophical opinions; I leave them to take their chance in the world. If they are right, truth and experience will support them; if wrong, they ought to be refuted and rejected. Disputes are apt to sour one's temper and disturb one's quiet. "
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" Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade? "
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