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Most American children suffer too much mother and too little father.

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Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more.

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Children begin by loving their parents. As they grow older, they judge them. Sometimes they forgive them.

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Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

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It is not necessary for all men to be great in action. The greatest and sublimest power is simple patience.

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An ounce of patience is worth a pound of brains.

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The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forebearing.

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They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, or to misfortune, rather than to insufficient application. At the core of every true talent there is an awareness of the difficulties inherent in any achievement, and the confidence that by persistence and patience something worthwhile will be realized. Thus talent is a species of vigor.

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Patience is the key to content.

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There are times when God asks nothing of his children except silence, patience and tears.

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