Men think highly of those who rise rapidly in the world; whereas nothing rises quicker than dust, straw, and feathers.
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The poor dog, in life the firmest friend. The first to welcome, foremost to defend.Lord Byron
I always looked to about thirty as the barrier of any real or fierce delight in the passions, and determined to work them out in the younger ore and better veins of the mine --and I flatter myself (perhaps) that I have pretty well done so --and now the dross is coming.
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That eye was in itself a Soul!
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Such hath it been - shall be - beneath the sun the many still must labor for the one
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A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent
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Prolonged endurance tames the bold.
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