In every province, the chief occupations, in order of importance, are lovemaking, malicious gossip, and talking nonsense. Candide
“This is to be asserted in general of men, that they are ungrateful, fickle, false, cowardly, covetous.” The Prince
“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
Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There's no better rule. Great Expectations
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