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"I don't believe that old cliche that good things come to those who wait. I think good things come to those who want something so bad they can't sit still."

"We owned a bearded collie for many years. Sophie. She was old, and she died last year."

"You can always tell an old soldier by the inside of his holsters and cartridge boxes. The young ones carry pistols and cartridges; the old ones, grub."
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"I reckon I tried everything on the old apple, but salt and pepper and chocolate sauce topping."
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"Those most moved to tears by every word of a preacher are generally weak and a rascal when the feelings evaporate."

"As the blessings of health and fortune have a beginning, so they must also find an end. Everything rises but to fall, and increases but to decay."

"In my own case, who have spent my whole life in the practice of virtue, right conduct from habitual has become natural."

"Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others."

"Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty."

"All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity."
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