"People hate those who make them feel their own inferiority."

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Source : Lord Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope Earl of Chesterfield (1855). “The Works of Lord Chesterfield: Including His Letters to His Son, Etc : to which is Prefixed, an Original Life of the Author”, p.337

Lord Chesterfield

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“I do not propose to our British ladies, that they should turn Amazons in the service of their sovereign, nor so much as let their nails grow for the defence of their country. The men will take the work of the field off their hands, and show the world, that English valour cannot be matched when it is animated by English beauty.”
“I am looking forward to seeing my buddy Colin represent in front of Pacino. That's sweet.”
“We are never prepared for what we expect.”

Source : James A. Michener (2014). “Caravans: A Novel of Afghanistan”, p.61, Dial Press
“If I was having a bad day, eating was like self-medicating. But if you abuse food, you still have to use that substance that you abuse every day. You have to learn to use it responsibly.”
“Oh, they've been putting in the long hours ... But is that because they don't have the skills, and everything takes twice as long? Or do they put in these hours to avoid what they should be doing ... which is stopping and binning a lot of [their work]?”

Source : "The fashion stars of Central Saint Martins". Interview with Johnny Davis, www.theguardian.com. February 7, 2010.
“Feeling inspired, being challenged. Learning something new, something meaningful. Knowing change is possible and I can make that happen. Understanding and loving others, feeling truly connected and authentic. Good food, great sex, and belly laughs. All the basic foundations of happiness, really!”

Source : "Jaime Murray: Taking Care of Heart, Mind, and Body". Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.
“You know the saying: he who doesn't understand history is doomed to repeat it. And when it's repeated, the stakes are doubled.”
“The pleasant books, that silently among Our household treasures take familiar places, And are to us as if a living tongue Spake from the printed leaves or pictured faces!”

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