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Lo! the poor toper whose untutored sense, Sees bliss in ale, and can with wine dispense; Whose head proud fancy never taught… — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
We censure others but as they disagree from that humor which we fancy laudable in ourselves, and commend others but for that… — Thomas Browne Copy Share Image
I've been singing since I was 12. And I think that all the information is finally starting to chill out. And I… — Justin Vernon Copy Share Image
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Anon, to sudden silence won, In fancy they pursue The dream-child moving through the land Of wonders wild and new, In friendly… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
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I certainly have no desire to sell a good controlled business run by people I like and admire, merely to obtain a… — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
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Man's home is nature; his purposes and aims are dependent for execution upon natural conditions. Separated from such conditions they become empty… — John Dewey Copy Share Image
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