Photograph: a picture painted by the sun without instruction in art.
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Doubt, indulged and cherished, is in danger of becoming denial; but if honest, and bent on thorough investigation, it may soon lead to full establishment of the truth.
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PITY, n. A failing sense of exemption, inspired by contrast.
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FICKLENESS, n. The iterated satiety of an enterprising affection.
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