The gratification of wealth is not found in mere possession or in lavish expenditure, but in its wise application.

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"Drink moderately, for drunkenness neither keeps a secret, nor observes a promise."

- Miguel de Cervantes

Balance

"I drink when I have occasion, and sometimes when I have no occasion."

- Miguel de Cervantes

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"Delay always breeds danger, and to protract a great design is often to ruin it."

- Miguel de Cervantes

Adversity

"The man well prepared for the struggle has achieved half a triumph."

- Miguel de Cervantes

Success

"Diligence is the mother of good fortune."

- Miguel de Cervantes

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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

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"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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