Quotes by Samuel Smiles

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Man does not live only for himself. He must fight for the good of others as much as for his own good.

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Eloquence in deeds is much better than eloquence in words.

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The best school of discipline is the family.

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The man of genius has in society the importance given to him by his mind, and the man of character has the importance given to him by his conscience; we marvel at the first, but follow the second.

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Often a book which makes a strong impression on a tender mind forms an epoch in a man's life.

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Debauchery of manners always leads to debauchery of principles.

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Conscience is a moral teacher of the heart.

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Happiness is the product of health, and therefore each person must make sure that physical disorders are nothing more than exceptional events.

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Learn as if you will live forever; live like you're going to die tomorrow.

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The character of the people cannot be recognized by its high coats, by its gentlemen and ladies, because you will find them everywhere, and they are everywhere one and the same.

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Man's character is formed as a result of the conscientious fulfillment of the first obligations.

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The number of years does not prove the longevity of a life.

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Man's life is measured by what he has done and felt during his life.

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Books have the ability to be immortal. They are the longest-lived fruits of human activity.

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Just as comets are sometimes discovered when eclipses occur, so heroes often appear when unforeseen disasters occur.

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Thrift may be considered the daughter of prudence, the sister of temperance, and the mother of liberty.

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The cheerful man creates a cheerful universe, the gloomy man creates a gloomy universe.

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Time does not influence remarkable ideas, they are as relevant today as when, many centuries ago, they were born in the minds of thinkers.

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A genius always arouses your astonishment, and character causes you, first of all, self-respect.

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The basic secret to staying happy is not letting the little things bother us and at the same time cherishing the little joys that appear in our lives.

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Rude and harsh behavior closes all doors and all hearts against us.

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Optimism is not only the sign that you are healthy, but also the most effective medicine that protects us from diseases.

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Each of us indicates the price of his personality; man can be great or small according to his own will.

"The secret of happiness? Enjoy small pleasures."

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Example is one of the most effective teachers, even though it teaches without words.

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Only the poor in spirit are truly poor. He who has lost everything, but whose courage, cheerfulness, hope, virtue and self-esteem remain intact, is still rich.

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The easiest way to accomplish many things is to do one thing at a time.

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Our lives largely depend on how we make them.