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A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.

When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn't the slightest intention of carrying it out in practice.

A man without decision can never be said to belong to himself.

It is impossible to persuade a man who does not disagree, but smiles.

He who cannot give anything away cannot feel anything either.

There is nothing respecting which a man may be so long unconscious as of the extent and strength of his prejudices.

A man should be upright, not be kept upright.

A man can do what he wants, but not want what he wants.

Be careful in dealing with a man who cares nothing for comfort or promotion, but is simply determined to do what he believes to be right. He is a dangerous uncomfortable enemy, because his body, which you can always conquer, gives you little purchase upon his soul.