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Never answer a letter while you are angry.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Talk back to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

It is a lesson which all history teaches wise men, to puttrust in ideas, and not in circumstances.

The present is never a happy state to any being

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everyting... they just make the most of everything that comes along their way...

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.