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“We must be truthful and fair in the ordinary affairs of life before we can be truthful and fair in patriotism and religion.” quote by E. W. Howe — Download Open image

“We must be truthful and fair in the ordinary affairs of life before we can be truthful and fair in patriotism and religion.”

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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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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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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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I wonder if it's possible to have a love affair that lasts forever.

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My hope does not rest in the affairs of this world. It rests in Christ who is coming again.

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