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When the time comes in which one could, the time has passed in which one can.

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

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Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Age: 86 †
Born: 1830
Born: January 1
Died: 1916
Died: January 1
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Nothing is less promising than precocity. A young thistle is more like a future tree than is a young oak.
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Conquer, but don't triumph.
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If there is a believe that is capable to move mountains it is the believe in our own strength.
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Morals refine manners, as manners refine morals.
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Blessed is trust, for it blesses both those who have it to give and those who receive it.
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Whenever two good people argue over principles, they are both right.
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There are very few honest friends--the demand is not particularly great.
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Grace is the outcome of inward harmony.
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The little bit of truth contained in many a lie is what makes them so terrible.
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Many a truth is the result of an error.
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An intelligent woman has millions of born enemies... all the stupid men.
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The poor man wishes to conceal his poverty, and the rich man his wealth: the former fears lest he be despised, the latter lest he be plundered.
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Privilege is the greatest enemy of right.
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How happy are the pessimists! What joy is theirs when they have proved there is no joy.
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Passion is always suffering, even when gratified.
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We should always forgive. We should forgive the repentant for their sake, the unrepentant for our sake.
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To be young is delightful to be old is comfortable.
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He who says patience, says courage, endurance, strength.
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Never strive, O artist, to create what you are not irresistibly impelled to create!
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