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"The presence of a noble nature, generous in its wishes, ardent in its charity, changes the lights for us: we begin to see things again in their larger, quieter masses, and to believe that we too can be seen and judged in the wholeness of our character."

"Failures make character, not success."

"Words let you know what is in someone's mind, deeds let you know what is in someone's heart, and character lets you know what is in someone's soul."

"Be as humble as Moses, as patient as Job, and as virtuous as Daniel."
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"Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervade the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character."

"The mind can weave itself warmly in the cocoon of its own thoughts, and dwell a hermit anywhere."

"Greatly begin. Though thou have time, but for a line, be that sublime. Not failure, but low aim is crime."
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