There is perhaps no surer mark of folly, than to attempt to correct natural infirmities of those we love.
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It hath been thought a vast commendation of a painter to say his figures seem to breathe but surely it is much greater and nobler applause, that they appear to think.Henry Fielding
Guilt, on the contrary, like a base thief, suspects every eye that beholds him to be privy to his transgressions, and every tongue that mentions his name to be proclaiming them.
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It is well known to all great men, that by conferring an obligation they do not always procure a friend, but are certain of creating many enemies.
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A late facetious writer, who told the public that whenever he was dull they might be assured there was a design in it.
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When I'm not thanked at all, I'm thanked enough, I've done my duty, and I've done no more.
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One fool at least in every married couple.
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