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At sixty-three years of age, less a quarter, one still has plans.

Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

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In its early stages, insomnia is almost an oasis in which those who have to think or suffer darkly take refuge.
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Early Insomnia Refuge Stage Suffering Thinking
No temptation can ever be measured by the value of its object.
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Measurement Object Temptation Value
Sincerity is not a spontaneous flower nor is modesty either.
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That lovely voice; how I should weep for joy if I could hear it now!
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It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanisms of friendship.
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It is not a bad thing that children should occasionally, and politely, put parents in their place.
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In the matter of furnishing, I find a certain absence of ugliness far worse than ugliness.
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Smokers, male and female, inject and excuse idleness in their lives every time they light a cigarette.
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Drugs Excuse Light Male Smoking
The lovesick, the betrayed, and the jealous all smell alike.
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Betrayal Heart Broken Jealous
On this narrow planet, we have only the choice between two unknown worlds. One of them tempts us – ah! what a dream, to live in that! – the other stifles us at the first breath.
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Breathe Choice Planet Temptation
The faults of husbands are often caused by the excess virtues of their wives.
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At sixty-three years of age, less a quarter, one still has plans.
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Age Grow Up Oneself Planning
Look for a long time at what pleases you, and a longer time at what pains you.
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You do not notice changes in what is always before you.
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Change Notice Yourself
Total absence of humor renders life impossible.
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When she raises her eyelids it’s as if she were taking off all her clothes.
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Clothes Herself Raise

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