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Every man ought to be in love a few times in his life, and to have a smart attack of the fever. You are better for it when it is over: the better for your misfortune, if you endure it with a manly heart; how much the better for success, if you win it and a good wife into the bargain!

William Makepeace Thackeray

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Ah me! we wound where we never intended to strike; we create anger where we never meant harm; and these thoughts are the thorns in our cushion.
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If thou hast never been a fool, be sure thou wilt never be a wise man.
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Hint at the existence of wickedness in a light, easy, and agreeable manner, so that nobody’s fine feelings may be offended.
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Life is soul’s nursery- its training place for the destinies of eternity.
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Dare and the world always yields; or if it beats you sometimes, dare it again and it will succumb.
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Pray God, keep us simple.
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