To know how to grow old is the master work of wisdom, and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living.

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"In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties."

- Henri Frederic Amiel

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"The art of teaching is to teach, to teach well, and to teach even better."

- Henri Frederic Amiel

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"Everything you need for better future and success has already been written. And guess what? All you have to do is go to the library."

- Henri Frederic Amiel

Education

"Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts."

- Henri Frederic Amiel

Gratitude

"Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness."

- Henri Frederic Amiel

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"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

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"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

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"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."

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"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."

- Bridger Winegar

Wisdom

"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."

- Zimbabwean Proverb

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