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• There is reason to suspect, that the distinctions of mankind have more show than value, when it is found that all agree…
• It is commonly supposed that the uniformity of a studious life affords no matter for narration: but the truth is, that of…
• More knowledge may be gained of a man's real character by a short conversation with one of his servants than from a…
• The longer we live the more we think and the higher the value we put on friendship and tenderness towards parents and…
• The law is the last result of human wisdom acting upon human experience for the benefit of the public.
• I would advise no man to marry who is not likely to propagate understanding.
• Our desires always increase with our possessions. The knowledge that something remains yet unenjoyed impairs our enjoyment of the good before us.
• I have often thought that there has rarely passed a life of which a judicious and faithful narrative would not be useful;…

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