"By the work one knows the workman."
-Jean de La Fontaine
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"Beware, so long as you live, of judging men by their outward appearance.“
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"Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people."
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"Patience and time do more than strength or passion."
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"Sadness flies away on the wings of time."
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"The most positive men are the most credulous."
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"No man has any natural authority over his fellow men."
-Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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"Strong women only marry weak men."
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