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We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses.

in A Tour Round My Garden
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All people have three characters, that which they exhibit, that which they are, and that which they think they are.

human-nature

The more things change the more they stay the same. (Plus ca change plus c'est la meme chose.)

change transience

Every man has three characters - that which he exhibits that which he has and that which he thinks he has.

character

The more things change the more they remain the same.

change positive creating

Happiness is composed of misfortunes avoided.

forgiveness