To act with common sense, according to the moment, is the best wisdom; and the best philosophy is to do one's duties, to take the world as it comes, submit respectfully to one's lot, and bless the goodness that has given us so much happiness with it, whatever it is.
タグ: acceptance

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Alexander at the head of the world never tasted the true pleasure that boys of his own age have enjoyed at the head of a school.
タグ: never, school, world, age
We often repent of our first thoughts, and scarce ever of our second.
タグ: ever, our, first, thoughts
In all science, error precedes the truth, and it is better it should go first than last.
タグ: go, better, truth, science
Nine-tenths of the people were created so you would want to be with the other tenth.
タグ: want, society, people, you
Oh that I were seated as high as my ambition, I'd place my naked foot on the necks of monarchs.
タグ: high, place, naked, ambition
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