Vanity makes us do more things against inclination than reason.
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Some people with great virtues are disagreeable, while others with great vices are delightful.
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Whenever Fortune sends Disasters to our Dearest Friends, Although we outwardly may grieve, We oft are laughing in our sleeve.
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