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Verses which do not teach men new and moving truths do not deserve to...
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There are authors who write to communicate, there are authors who write to impress...
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The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more.
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We take greater pains to persuade others that we are happy than in endeavoring...
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There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist, except an old optimist.
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Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten.