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It is a sign of contraction of the mind when it is content, or of weariness. A spirited mind never stops within itself; it is always aspiring and going beyond its strength.

Michel de Montaigne

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Amuse Cat Her Herself Know More Play Whether
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A straight oar looks bent in the water. What matters is not merely that we see things but how we see them.
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Around Dream Eyes Knew Life Love Real Soul
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The beautiful souls are they that are universal, open, and ready for all things.
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Every one rushes elsewhere and into the future, because no one wants to face one’s own inner self.
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Because Elsewhere Every Face Future Inner One Own Rush Want
Confidence in the goodness of another is good proof of one’s own goodness.
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Another Confidence God Goodness Hood Proof
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Create Entire Higher Likeness Lower World
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Able Event Govern Myself

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