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The mind is seldom quickened to very vigorous operations but by pain, or the dread of pain. We do not disturb ourselves with the detection…
The mind is seldom quickened to very vigorous operations but by pain, or the dread of pain

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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…
Sir, I do not call a gamester a dishonest man; but I call him an unsociable man, an unprofitable man. Gaming is…
He that is warm for truth, and fearless in its defense, performs one of the duties of a good man; he strenghtens…
He that thinks he can afford to be negligent is not far from being poor.
The law is the last result of human wisdom acting upon human experience for the benefit of the public.
Our desires always increase with our possessions. The knowledge that something remains yet unenjoyed impairs our enjoyment of the good before us.
Self-love is often rather arrogant than blind; it does not hide our faults from ourselves, but persuades us that they escape the…

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