“My father used to say that one of the great offences of sham politeness was the neglect of promises. When anything is demanded of you that you cannot do, refuse positively and leave no loopholes for false hopes; on the other hand, grant at once whatever you are willing to bestow.” The Lily Of The Valley
Not to live as if you had endless years ahead of you. Death overshadows you. While you're alive and able—be good. Book IV
Whatever is in any way beautiful hath its source of beauty in itself, and is complete in itself; praise forms no part of it. So it is none the worse nor the better for being praised. Book IV
A man’s maturity: that is to have rediscovered the seriousness he possessed as a child at play. Beyond Good and Evil
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