It is frequently a misfortune to have very brilliant men in charge of affairs. They expect too much of ordinary men.
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Mankind are tolerant of the praises of others as long as each hearer thinks that he can do as well or nearly as well himself but when the speaker rises above him jealousy is aroused and he begins to be incredulous.
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He who graduates the harshest school succeeds.
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