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• We cannot heal the throbbing heart till we discern the wounds within.
• This, books can do-nor this alone; they give New views to life, and teach us how to live; They soothe the grieved,…
• With eye upraised his master's look to scan, The joy, the solace, and the aid of man: The rich man's guardian and…
• Habit with him was all the test of truth; It must be right: I've done it from my youth.
• Her air, her manners, all who saw admir'd; Courteous though coy, and gentle though retir'd; The joy of youth and health her…
• Anger makes us strong, Blind and impatient, And it leads us wrong; The strength is quickly lost; We feel the error long.
• Deceivers are the most dangerous members of society. They trifle with the best affections of our nature, and violate the most sacred…
• How often do we sigh for opportunities for doing good, whilst we neglect the openings of Providence in little things, which would…
• In idle wishes, fools supinely stay. Be there a will and wisdom finds a way.
• Books cannot always please, however good; Minds are not ever craving for their food.
• Oh, rather give me commentators plain, Who with no deep researches vex the brain; Who from the dark and doubtful love to…
• Hence, in these times, untouch'd the pages lie, And slumber out their immortality.

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