Most of our pocket wisdom is conceived for the use of mediocre people, to discourage them from ambitious attempts, and generally console them in their mediocrity.
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Such a life is very fine,
But it's not so nice as mine:
You must often as you trod,
Have wearied not to be abroad.
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Absences are a good influence in love and keep it bright and delicate.
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A generous prayer is never presented in vain the petition may be refused, but the petitioner is always, I believe, rewarded by some gracious visitation.
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For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move.
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You cannot run away from weakness; you must some time fight it out or perish; and if that be so, why not now, and where you stand?
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