Praise has different effects, according to the mind it meets with; it makes a wise man modest, but … - Owen Feltham

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Innocence most often is a good fortune and not a virtue.

Owen Feltham

Praise has different effects, according to the mind it meets with; it makes a wise man modest, but a fool more arrogant, turning his weak brain giddy.

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Meditation is the soul's perspective glass.

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To trust God when we have securities in our iron chest is easy, but not thankworthy; but to depend on him for what we cannot see, as it is more hard for man to do, so it is more acceptable to God.

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Business is the salt of life, which not only gives a grateful smack to it, but dries up those crudities that would offend, preserves from putrefaction and drives off all those blowing flies that would corrupt it.

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The greatest results in life are usually attained by simple means and the exercise of ordinary qualities. These may for the most part be summed up in these two - common sense and perseverance.

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It is much safer to reconcile an enemy than to conquer him; victory may deprive him of his poison, but reconciliation of his will.

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