It was the high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, “Always do what you are afraid to do.” 1.8K
Let the soul be assured that somewhere in the universe it should rejoin its friend, and it would be content and cheerful alone for a thousand years. 1.91K
Men reason to strengthen their own prejudices, and not to disturb their adversary’s convictions. 1.27K
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