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Histories make men wise poets, witty the mathematics, subtle natural philosophy, deep moral, grave...
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Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps, for he is the only...
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When one door of happiness closes another opens; but we often look so long...
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So it is with minds. Unless you keep them busy with some definite subject...
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The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going.
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He knew the things that were and the things that would be and the...
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They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my...
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He felt about books as doctors feel about medicines, or managers about plays –...
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All men love peace in their armchairs after dinner but they disbelieve the other...
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Man is so made that he can only find relaxation from one kind of...