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Fame has no necessary conjunction with praise; it may exist without the breath of a word: it is a recognition of excellence which must be felt, but need not be spoken. Even the envious must feel it,--feel it, and hate in silence.

Breath, Excellence, Hate, Silence
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The only competition worthy of a wise man is with himself.

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Distinction is the consequence, never the object of a great mind.

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Never expect justice from a vain man; if he has the negative magnanimity not to disparage you, it is the most you can expect.

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The greatest of all fools is the proud fool--who is at the mercy of every fool he meets.

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If I prove extravagant, I shall be more so from ignorance than willfulness. I am not wholly insensible to the pleasures of the world, therefore shall not be governed entirely by necessity; but I flatter myself, at least, in being able to restrain their gratification within due bonds.

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