“Life is made up of little things. It is very rarely that an occasion is offered for doing a great deal at once. True greatness consists in being great in little things.”
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“Life is made up of little things. It is very rarely that an occasion is offered for doing a great deal at once. True greatness consists in being great in little things.”
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“It is a great evil, as well as a misfortune, to be unable to utter a prompt and decided 'no'.”
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“Integrity is the first step to true greatness. Men love to praise, but are slow to practice it. To maintain it in high places costs self-denial; in all places it is liable to opposition, but...”
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“Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence, and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit, so a...”
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“Malice can always find a mark to shoot at, and a pretence to fire.”
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“Both mind and heart when given up to reveries and dreaminess, have a thousand avenues open for the entrance of evil.”
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“True greatness consists in being great in little things.”
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“A person's character is but half formed till after wedlock.”
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