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• There is an art of reading, as well as an art of thinking, and an art of writing.
• The test of a civilized person is first self-awareness, and then depth after depth of sincerity in self-confrontation.
• The artistic impulse seems not to wish to produce finished work. It certainly deserts us half-way, after the idea is born; and…
• Too many moralists begin with a dislike of reality.
• It is fair to judge peoples by the rights they will sacrifice most for.
• The real world is not easy to live in. It is rough; it is slippery. Without the most clear-eyed adjustments we fall…
• The creatures that want to live a life of their own, we call wild. If wild, then no matter how harmless, we…
• Reason is the servant of instinct.
• Ants are good citizens; they place group interest first. But they carry it so far, they have few or no political rights.…
• Be adorable always to each other; respect is everlasting.
• I was different unique and always happy. At school this attracted playground harassment. Nowadays, while I remain effervescent, quicker to perceive enmity…
• If you don't go to other men's funerals, they won't go to yours.

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