A good tale evil told were better untold, and an evil take well told need none other solicitor.
THOMAS MOREYea, marry, now it is somewhat, for now it is rhyme; before, it was neither rhyme nor reason.
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Kindness and good nature unite men more effectually and with greater strength than any agreements whatsoever, since thereby the engagements of men’s hearts become stronger than the bond and obligation of words.
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Because the soul has such deep roots in personal and social life and its values run so contrary to modern concerns, caring for the soul may well turn out to be a radical act, a challenge to accepted norms.
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Every man has by the law of nature a right to such a waste portion of the earth as is necessary for his subsistence.
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A pretty face may be enough to catch a man, but it takes character and good nature to hold him.
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The state of things and the dispositions of men were then such, that a man could not well tell whom he might trust or whom he might fear.
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The way to heaven out of all places is of length and distance.
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Oh! blame not the bard.
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One man to live in pleasure and wealth, whiles all other weap and smart for it, that is the part not of a king, but of a jailor.
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Lawyers-a profession it is to disguise matters.
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Those among them that have not received our religion do not fright any from it, and use none ill that goes over to it, so that all the while I was there one man was only punished on this occasion.
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It is only natural, of course, that each man should think his own opinions best: the crow loves his fledgling, and the ape his cub.
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We cannot go to heaven in featherbeds.
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Take something from yourself, to give to another, that is humane and gentle and never takes away as much comfort as it brings again.
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He travels best that knows when to return.
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It is possible to live for the next life and still be merry in this.
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