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Oh, Vanity of vanities! How wayward the decrees of Fate are; How very weak the very wise, How very small the very great are!

William Makepeace Thackeray

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Love seems to survive life, and to reach beyond it. I think we take it with us past the grave. Do we not still give it to those who have left us? May we not hope that they feel it for us, and that we shall leave it here in one or two fond bosoms, when we also are gone?
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Vanity is often the unseen spur.
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Under the magnetism of friendship the modest man becomes bold; the shy, confident; the lazy, active; and the impetuous, prudent and peaceful.
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I set it down as a maxim, that it is good for a man to live where he can meet his betters, intellectual and social.
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One of the great conditions of anger and hatred is, that you must tell and believe lies against the hated object, in order, as we said, to be consistent.
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A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.
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Never marry with the expectation of changing a person.
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An immense percentage of snobs, I believe, is to be found in every rank of this mortal life.
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A good laugh is sunshine in the house.
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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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It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends.
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Bravery never goes out of fashion.
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Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.
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Kindnesses are easily forgotten; but injuries! what worthy man does not keep those in mind?
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Sir, Respect Your Dinner: idolize it, enjoy it properly. You will be many hours in the week, many weeks in the year, and many years in your life happier if you do.
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Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?
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Desire Happiness Ourselves Satisfaction World

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