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1. "I bless the hoss from hoof to head -From head to hoof, and tale to mane! -I bless the hoss, as I have said,From head to hoof, and back again!" ~ James Whitcomb Riley
2. "It is no use to grumble and complain; It's just as cheap and easy to rejoice; When God sorts out the weather and sends rain - Why, rain's my choice." ~ James Whitcomb Riley
3. "The most essential factor is persistence - the determination never to allow your energy or enthusiasm to be dampened by the discouragement that must inevitably come." ~ James Whitcomb Riley
4. "Continuous, unflagging effort, persistence and determination will win. Let not the man be discouraged who has these." ~ James Whitcomb Riley
5. "When I see a bird that walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird a duck." ~ James Whitcomb Riley
6. "The anger of a person who is strong, can always bide its time." ~ James Whitcomb Riley
7. "The ripest peach is highest on the tree." ~ James Whitcomb Riley
8. "A Parting GuestWhat delightful hosts are they—Life and Love!Lingeringly I turn away,This late hour, yet glad enoughThey have not withheld from meTheir high hospitality.So, with face lit with delightAnd all gratitude, I stayYet to press their hands and say,Thanks.—So fine a time! Good night." ~ James Whitcomb Riley

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For benefits by their very greatness spotlight the difference in conditions and arouse a secret annoyance in those who profit from them. But the charm of simple good manners is almost irresistible."
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