Quotes by Nyikolaj Mihajlovics Karamzin

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The talent of great souls lies in knowing the greatness of other people.

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Happiness is the work of fate, mind and character.

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Words belong to one century, and thoughts belong to wholes.

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Patriotism must not blind us; love of country is the action of a clear mind, and not a blind passion.

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Courage is a great quality of the soul; the people who are endowed with it should be proud of themselves.

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Love for one's own good gives rise in us to love of country, and personal pride gives rise to the pride of the people, which serves as the basis of patriotism.

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Like the fruit of a tree, life is sweeter before it withers.

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Attachment has no expiration date: one can always love as long as the heart is alive.

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The world has long been called a troubled ocean, and happy is he who walks with a compass.

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The most unbearable thing is to live without use.

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The talent of great souls to recognize greatness in others.

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Contact with books is a preparation for contact with people. One and the other are equally necessary.