J. R. R Tolkien, Elrond from The Lord of the Rings

Yet such is oft the course of deeds that move the wheels of the world: small hands do them becuase they must, while the eyes of the great are elsewhere.

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Napoleon Bonaparte

Few really believe. The most only believe that they believe or even make believe.

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The Seven Sages

Do not speak ill of the dead.

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Eric Hoffer

The opposite of the religious fanatic is not the fanatical atheist but the gentle cynic who cares not whether there is a god or not.

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Will Rogers

You can't say that civilization don't advance, however, for in every war they kill you in a new way.

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Georges Clemenceau

War is a series of catastrophes that results in a victory.

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Publilius Syrus

Never promise more than you can perform.

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Albert Einstein

Quantum mechanics is certainly imposing. But an inner voice tells me that it is not yet the real thing. The theory says a lot, but does not really bring us closer to the secret of the 'Old One.' I, at any rate, am convinced that He is not playing at dice.

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Philip Massinger

True dignity is never gained by place, and never lost when honors are withdrawn

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Carl Sandburg

Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.

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Edward Everett Hale

Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army.

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Anna Quindlen

You cannot be really first-rate at your work if your work is all you are.

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