A gem is not

A gem is not
A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.
  

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Donot wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not he that you wrong but yourself.
Nomatter how thin you make a pancake, it always has two sides.
The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.
Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.
Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.
Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.
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We ownalmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.
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It's good to shut up sometimes.
Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.