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Occasionally you may be advanced because people like you. But political prosperity is mostly due to the fact that somebody is a afraid of you.
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When in doubt for an argument, turn to statistics. They sound wise and very few people will do the arithmetic necessary to contradict you.
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Modest demeanor is not only becoming but discreet; as soon as you begin pointing with pride to what you have done, you invite people to start asking questions.
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Party harmony consists in having your own way and persuading other people to be resigned to fate.
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Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne
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February 6, 1866
Died:
May 18, 1939
(aged 73)
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