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"Accuracy of statement is one of the first elements of truth; inaccuracy is a near kin to falsehood."
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"What then in the last resort are the truths of mankind? They are the irrefutable errors of mankind."
"Integrity means that we are trustworthy and dependable, and our character is above reproach."
"Telling lies is a really terrible thing. These days, lies and silence are the two greatest sins in human society you might say. In reality, we tell lots of lies, and we often break into silence. However, if we were constant;y talking year-round, and telling only the truth truth would probably lose some of its value."
"Both my parents had a great influence on me. I never heard my father use a profane or even a slang word. I always respected him because of his complete integrity. In his business dealings his handshake was like a contract. He was as good as his word. Of all the people I have ever known, my mother had the greatest influence on me."
"The truth sticks in our throats with all the sauces it is served with: it will never go down until we take it without any sauce at all."
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"To be good, we must do good; and by doing good we take a sure means of being good, as the use and exercise of the muscles increase their power."
"Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born old, and some never grow so."
"Seek happiness for its own sake, and you will not find it; seek for duty, and happiness will follow as the shadow comes with the sunshine."
"We weep over the graves of infants and the little ones taken from us by death; but an early grave may be the shortest way to heaven."
"Most controversies would soon be ended, if those engaged in them would first accurately define their terms, and then adhere to their definitions."
"One of the great lessons the fall of the leaf teaches, is this: do your work well and then be ready to depart when God shall call."
"Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, in fact, rests on a basis of faith, for it assumes the permanence and uniformity of natural laws - a thing which can never be demonstrated."
"Any act often repeated soon forms a habit; and habit allowed, steady gains in strength, At first it may be but as a spider's web, easily broken through, but if not resisted it soon binds us with chains of steel."
"Sinful and forbidden pleasures are like poisoned bread; they may satisfy appetite for the moment, but there is death in them at the end."
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