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On the whole human beings want to be good, but not too good, and...
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In all thy undertakings, let a reasonable assurance animate thy endeavors if thou despairest...
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There is always something new out of Africa.
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Too many people miss the silver lining because they’re expecting gold.
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When everyone is against you, it means that you are absolutely wrong– or absolutely...
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Man is a natural polygamist: he always has one woman leading him by the...
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There was never a good biography of a good novelist. There couldn’t be. He...
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He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who...
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I simply cannot understand the passion that some people have for making themselves thoroughly...
Quote #17075
Everyone has a talent. What is rare is the courage to nurture it in...