"He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good."

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"Study the past, if you would divine the future."

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"When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps."

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"Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, see to the (be?) worthy of being known."

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"To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness."

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"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."

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"Study the past, if you would divine the future."

"When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps."

"Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, see to the (be?) worthy of being known."

"To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness."

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."

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"Dressing appropriately in one venue may be highly inappropriate in another. Yet every day we see a lack of modesty and taste, regardless of how uncomfortable it makes others feel."

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