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“An optimist is the person who has never had any experience at all.”

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Don Marquis, an American humorist, was born on July 29, 1878, and died on December 29, 1937. He is known for his witty short stories and column articles, with his most famous work being the 'Archy and Mehitabel' series. more

“One cannot always bestow all manner of things upon everybody. To refuse a request for just cause is as praiseworthy as to grant a request that is worthy. It is for this reason that the "no" of some people pleases more than the "yes" of others. A refusal accompanied by sweet words and a civil manner gives more satisfaction to a true heart than a favor given with bad grace.”

People Giving Heart Reason Given Causes Grace Sweet Please Satisfaction Refuse Worthy Favors Grants Request Refusal Praiseworthy True Heart Sweet Words

Author:Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable

“When people reproach us, they only increase their own failings even as they are disclaiming them.”

People Failing Increase Reproach

Author:Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable

“Virtue is not always where it seems to be. People sometimes acknowledge favors only to maintain their reputations, and to make themselves more impudently ungrateful for favors that they do not wish to acknowledge.”

People Sometimes Seems Wish Virtue Favors Reputation Acknowledge Ungrateful

Author:Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable

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