The people who are absent are the ideal; those who are present seem to be quite commonplace.
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At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you.Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
In action, and in love so radiant now;
Let all things be where thou art, childlike ever,
Thus thoult be all, thus, thou'lt be vanquish'd never.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Letters are among the most significant memorial a person can leave behind them.
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If you must tell me your opinions, tell me what you believe in. I have plenty of doubts of my own.
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One must ask children and birds how cherries and strawberries taste.
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Deeply earnest and thoughtful people stand on shaky footing with the public.
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