Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.
Neither blame or praise yourself.
The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education.
It is indeed a desirable thing to be well-descended but the glory belongs to our ancestors.
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