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A favor well bestowed is almost as great an honor to him who confers it as to him who receives it.
Of all the affections which attend human life, the love of glory is the most ardent.
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In the fields of observation chance favors only the prepared mind.
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.
O Fortune, cruellest of heavenly powers,
Why make such game of this poor life of ours?
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