This is the sublime and refined point of felicity, called, the possession of being well deceived the serene peaceful state of being a fool among knaves.
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An idle reason lessens the weight of the good ones you gave before.
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Positiveness is a good quality for preachers and speakers because, whoever shares his thoughts with the public will convince them as he himself appears convinced.
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If it had been a bear it would have bit you.
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All human race would be wits. And millions miss, for one that hits.
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