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It is the nature of ambition to make men liars and cheats, to hide...
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‘At this festive season of the year, Mr Scrooge,’ said the gentleman, taking up...
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The advice of their elders to young men is very apt to be as...
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There is an alchemy in sorrow. It can be transmuted into wisdom, which, if...
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The physician can bury his mistakes, but the architect can only advise his client...
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Many people believe they are attracted by God, or by Nature, when they are...
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Happiness is a perfume which you cannot pour on someone without getting some on...
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Knowledge always desires increase; it is like fire, which must first be kindled by...
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You have played enough you have eaten and drunk enough. Now it is time...
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The first hope of a painter who feels hopeful about painting is the hope...