Passions are the gales of life.
ALEXANDER POPEO peace! how many wars were waged in thy name.
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The world forgetting, by the world forgot. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind! Each pray’r accepted, and each wish resign’d
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As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.
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Conceit is to nature what paint is to beauty; it is not only needless, but it impairs what it would improve.
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There is but one way I know of conversing safely with all men; that is, not by concealing what we say or do, but by saying or doing nothing that deserves to be concealed.
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Expression is the dress of thought.
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Act well your part, there all the honour lies.
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A little learning is a dangerous thing.
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There is a majesty in simplicity.
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Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed was the ninth beatitude.
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A youth of frolic, an old age of cards.
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And seem to walk on wings, and tread in air.
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Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.
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What then remains, but well our power to use, And keep good-humor still whate’er we lose? And trust me, dear, good-humor can prevail, When airs, and flights, and screams, and scolding fail.
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On life’s vast ocean diversely we sail. Reasons the card, but passion the gale.
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An obstinate person does not hold opinions; they hold them.
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