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There are three principal means of acquiring knowledge. . . observation of nature, reflection,...
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The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple.
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Thought is the labour of the intellect, reverie is its pleasure.
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How exquisite that gaze of yours would be if you were being whipped to...
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Bad habits are like a comfortable bed, easy to get into, but hard to...
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There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct or...
Quote #23091
When making your choice in life, do not neglect to live.
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‘He means well’ is useless unless he does well.
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Even when someone battles hard, there is an equal portion for one who lingers...
Quote #3330
Nothing is so aggravating as calmness.