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“People are always neglecting something they can do in trying…” quote by E. W. Howe — Download Open image

“People are always neglecting something they can do in trying to do something they can't do.”

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There is always a type of man who says he loves his fellow men, and expects to make a living at it.

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I believe in grumbling; it is the politest form of fighting known.

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A theory is no more like a fact than a photograph is like a person.

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Few men progress, except as they are pushed along by events.

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Men are a good deal better collectively than they are individually. Many a man will do that privately which he will denounce in a…

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The modest person is usually admired, if people ever hear of them.

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The greatest thing in the world is for a man to be able to do something well, and say nothing about it.

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No man would listen to you talk if he didn't know it was his turn next.

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People never have confidence in a Big Talker. They know his statements must be cut down, but they can never tell how much.

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The only gambling tip which amounts to anything is to keep out of the game.

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One has fear in front of a goat, in back of a mule, and on every side of a fool

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No man's credit is ever as good as his money.

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