Knowledge of the sciences is so much smoke apart from the heavenly science of Christ. ~John Calvin
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Truly, the sword inspires dread even in its scabbard. ~Arabic Proverb
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Abstinence and fasting cure many a complaint. ~Danish Proverb
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Amending the U.S. Constitution, the document most sacred to those who love freedom and liberty, is a delicate endeavor and should be done only on the basis of the most clear and convincing evidence that a proposed amendment is necessary. ~Ben Nelson
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Practice makes perfect. ~English Proverb
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Begin to weave and God will give you the thread. ~German Proverb
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America gains most when individuals have great freedom to pursue personal goals without undue government interference. ~Sylvia Earle
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From this entertainment industry, may the gods of language protect us. ~David Antin
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A dog is wiser than a woman; it does not bark at its master. ~Russian Proverb
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One who asks questions is a fool for five minutes, one who does not ask questions remains a fool forever. ~Chinese Proverb
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Even a clock that does not work is right twice a day. ~Polish Proverb
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Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will not die. ~Daniel Burnham
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Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. ~Taoist Proverb
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A dog that barks does not bite. ~Arabic Proverb
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Courtesy does not exclude courage. ~Spanish Proverb
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Flattery makes friends and truth makes enemies. ~Spanish Proverb
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Fortune does not come twice. Misfortune does not come alone. ~Chinese Proverb
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A promise is a debt. ~Proverb
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Perfect love sometimes does not come until the first grandchild. ~Welsh Proverb
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Who does not thank for little, will not thank for much. ~Estonian Proverb
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I think when it comes to botox and surgery, actresses should do it or not do it, but be honest about their choices. ~Debra Winger
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In whatever man does without God, he must fail miserably, or succeed more miserably. ~George MacDonald
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Pass the bridge that your kinsmen have passed. ~Azerbaijani Proverb
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If a liberal political philosophy stands for anything, and I am no longer sure it does, then it must mean that we are committed to the leveling of the playing field for everyone. ~Daniel Keys Moran
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Beware of feelings, Father. They are the biggest liars in us. They make truth what we want it to be. ~Dorothy Salisbury Davis
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