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He who knows only his own side of the case, knows little of that.






True knowledge lies in knowing how to live.



True knowledge lies in knowing how to live.

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In all things it is better to hope than to despair.






The usual pretext of those who make others unhappy is that they do it for their own good.






To be able to discern what is true as true and what is false as false — this is the mark and character of intelligence.






A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.






All grown-ups were once children (but only few of them remember it).






It is of immense importance to learn to laugh at ourselves.






Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.






The sun is new each day.



The sun is new each day.




Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them.






Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our mind by means of our language.






The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.






I have decided to be happy because it's good for my health.



I have decided to be happy because it's good for my health.

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Amongst democratic nations, each new generation is a new people.






What good is all sunrise, if we do not stand up?






Nothing is ever finished ; only a little happiness is needed for everything to begin again.






To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour.







A happy life, therefore, is one which is in accordance with its own nature.






Happiness is not easily won; it is hard to find it in ourselves and impossible to find it elsewhere.






Man arrives as a novice at each age of his life.






The language of truth is simple.






Where all is well, there is no such thing as injustice. Justice and goodness are inseparable.






We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.
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We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.

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To live without philosophizing is properly to have one's eyes closed and never attempt to open them.






Harmony between two individuals is never granted - it has to be conquered indefinitely.



Harmony between two individuals is never granted - it has to be conquered indefinitely.

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Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.






Do not wait to be perfect to start something good.






Fate shuffles the cards and we play.






We have need of morality only for want of love.










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