Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. Joseph Addison Quotes
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Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.

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Man is subject to innumerable pains and sorrows by the very condition of humanity and yet as if nat

Man is subject to innumerable pains and sorrows by the very condition of humanity, and yet as if nature had not sown evils enough in life, we are continually adding grief to grief and aggravating the common calamity by our cruel treatment of one another.

Jealousy is that pain which a man feels from the apprehension that he is not equally beloved by the

Jealousy is that pain which a man feels from the apprehension that he is not equally beloved by the person whom he entirely loves.

Method is not less requisite in conversation than in writing provided a man would talk to make hims

Method is not less requisite in conversation than in writing, provided a man would talk to make himself understood.

I will indulge my sorrows and give way to all the pangs and fury of despair.

I will indulge my sorrows and give way to all the pangs and fury of despair.

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    I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.

    I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.

    Close some doors today. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because they lead you nowhere.

    Close some doors today. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because they lead you nowhere.

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    I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.

    I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.

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