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“Let us be men with men, and always children before God; for in His eyes we are but children. Old age itself, in presence of eternity, is but the first moment of a morning.” quote by Joseph Joubert — Download Open image

“Let us be men with men, and always children before God; for in His eyes we are but children. Old age itself, in presence of eternity, is but the first moment of a morning.”

Joseph Joubert

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How many books there are whose reputation is made that would not obtain it were it now to make?

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We shall always keep a spare corner in our heads to give passing hospitality to our friends' opinion.

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I am just enjoying the dream of being Milan coach at the age of 40.

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