I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect.
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Amiable weaknesses of human nature.
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Of the various forms of government which have prevailed in the world, an hereditary monarchy seems to present the fairest scope for ridicule.
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My English text is chaste, and all licentious passages are left in the decent obscurity of a learned language.
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We improve ourselves by victories over ourselves. There must be contest, and we must win.
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