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Success and rest don’t sleep together.

Success and rest don’t sleep together. – Russian Proverb What does that mean? When we think of successful people, we often think of their lives of leisure. The act of achieving success gives one the chance to relax and take … Continue reading

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Idleness is the mother of all vices.

Idleness is the mother of all vices. – Russian proverb What does that mean? This is an old saying, and it has been told in many ways. What it talks about is that vices usually aren’t the associated with a … Continue reading

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A mere friend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.

A mere friend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue. – Russian Proverb What does that mean? As an aside, this is also listed as an Assyrian Proverb. It means just what it says, that a mere … Continue reading

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