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Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.

The second half of a man's life is made up of nothing but the habits he has acquired during the first half.

Variant translation: It seems, in fact, as though the second half of a man's life is usually made up of nothing but the habits he has accumulated during the first half.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Elegance does not consist in putting on a new dress.

At rest, however, in the middle of everything is the sun. For, in this most beautiful temple, who would place this lamp in another or better position than that from which it can light up the whole thing at the same time?

Nicolaus Copernicus

Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations, that a young person, who either marries or dies, is sure of being kindly spoken of.

French is the language that turns dirt into romance.

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If you see what is right and fail to act on it, you lack courage.

I have a heart with room for every joy.

Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive.

A great change in life is like a cold bath in winter — we all hesitate at the first plunge.

If you want work well done, select a busy man‚ the other kind has no time.

The enemy of a love is never outside, it's not a man or woman, it's what we lack in ourselves.