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The chief proof of man's real greatness lies in his perception of his own smallness.
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The fact that people are shocked is the best proof that they need shocking.
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The first proof of a person's incapacity to achieve, is their endeavoring to fix the stigma of failure on others.
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The folly of mistaking a paradox for a discovery, a metaphor for a proof, a torrent of verbiage for a spring of capital truths, and oneself for an oracle, is inborn in us.
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The great proof of madness is the disproportion of one's designs to one's means.
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The highest proof of the spirit is love. Love the eternal thing which can already on earth possess as it really is.
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The legal principle placing the burden of proof on accusers rather than the accused can be traced back to Second and Third Century Roman jurist, Julius Paulus Prudentissimus. Yet, this ancient concept, which forms the legal and moral cornerstone of the American judicial system, is quickly being undermined in the name of 'national security.'
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The moment a man begins to talk about technique that's proof that he is fresh out of ideas.
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The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shock-proof, shit detector. This is the writer's radar and all great writers have had it.
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The strongest proof of repentance is the endeavor to atone.
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The ultimate proof of confidence for a small-business owner is, are they hiring employees?
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The voice of the majority is no proof of justice.
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There are such beings as vampires, some of us have evidence that they exist. Even had we not the proof of our own unhappy experience, the teachings and the records of the past give proof enough for sane peoples.
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There is no being eloquent for atheism. In that exhausted receiver the mind cannot use its wings, - the clearest proof that it is out of its element.
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There is nothing more despicable than an old man who has no other proof than his age to offer of his having lived long in the world.
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There's no sort o' mistake in little Bullet. He can pick up miles on his feet, and fling 'em behind him as fast as the next man's hoss, I don't care where he comes from. And he can keep at it as long as the sun can shine without resting.
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They that are loudest in their threats are the weakest in the execution of them. It is probable that he who is killed by lightning hears no noise; but the thunder-clap which follows, and which most alarms the ignorant, is the surest proof of their safety.
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This planet seems to be in such sorry shape. And I can't ever think about the rest of the universe without coming back home and thinking what the implications for life here would be if we were to really have some definitive proof of extraterrestrial life.
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