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We may avoid much disappointment and bitterness of soul by learning to understand how little necessary to our joy and peace are the things the multitude most desire and seek.
John Lancaster Spalding
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John Lancaster Spalding
Age: 76 †
Born: 1840
Born: June 2
Died: 1916
Died: August 25
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Catholic Priest
Lebanon
Kentucky
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Education would be a divine thing, if it did nothing more than help us to think and love great thoughts instead of little thoughts.
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When we know and love the best we are content to lack the approval of the many.
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If thy friends tire of thee, remember that it is human to tire of everything.
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