"Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back."

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"The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention."

- Oscar Wilde

Compassion

"I am so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a single word of what I am saying."

- Oscar Wilde

Creativity

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."

- Oscar Wilde

Self-confidence

"You are beautiful when you are happy."

- Oscar Wilde

Self-esteem

"Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back."

- Oscar Wilde

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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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