I could never think well of a mans intellectual or moral character, if he was habitually unfaithful to his appointments.
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How vast is eternity It will swallow up all the human race it will collect all the intelligent universe it will open scenes and prospects wide enough, great enough, and various enough to fix the attention, and absorb the minds of all intelligent beings forever.Nathaniel Emmons
Make no display of your talents or attainments for every one will clearly see, admire, and acknowledge them, so long as you cover them with the beautiful veil of modesty
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The weakest spot in every man is where he thinks himself to be the wisest.
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Just definitions either prevent or put an end to disputes.
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