"People of genius do not excel in any profession because they work in it, they work in it because they excel."
-William Hazlitt
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"Anyone who has passed though the regular gradations of a classical education, and is not made a fool by it, may consider himself as having had a very narrow escape.“
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"A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles."
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"To think ill of mankind and not wish ill to them, is perhaps the highest wisdom and virtue."
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"The seat of knowledge is in the head of wisdom, in the heart. We are sure to judge wrong, if we do not feel right."
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"Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves."
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