Wit lies in recognizing the resemblance among things which differ and the difference between things which are alike.
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Genius is essentially creative; it bears the stamp of the individual who possesses it.
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Men err from selfishness; women because they are weak.
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In matters of the heart, nothing is true except the improbable.
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