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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You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving
To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.
It isthrough cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes willbe derived.
Life, Like a child, laughs shaking its rattle of death as it runs.
The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.
Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.
Whenthere is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.
Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.
Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.
The ear tends to be lazy, craves the familiar and is shocked by the unexpected; the eye, on the other hand, tends to be impatient, craves the novel and is bored by repetition.
Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.
When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.