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Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become an enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.

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Do not employ handsome servants.

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You will find that the mere resolve not to be useless, and the honest desire to help other people, will, in the quickest and delicatest ways, improve yourself.

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To sway an audience, you must watch them as you speak.

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Be sincere; be brief; be seated.

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Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in a few words.

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Be brief, for no discourse can please when too long.

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Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped.

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Examine what is said, not him who speaks.

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Make sure you have finished speaking before your audience has finished listening.

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