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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Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.
Kindness it is that bring forth kindness.
Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony
Between friends there is no need of Justice.
All creeds and opinions are nothing but the result of chance and temperament.
Beware of the chap who reminds you that you can't take it with you . he'll try to take it with him.
Aproblem is a chance for you to do your best.
If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.
There is all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.
A nation reveals itself not only by the men it honours, the men it remembers.
Ifyou are leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.
My fathersaid: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Let theother fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation for alwaysmaking all the money, you won't have many deals.