There is nothing so absurd or ridiculous that has not at some time been said by some philosopher. Fontenelle says he would undertake to persuade the whole public of readers to believe that the sun was neither the cause of light or heat, if he could only get six philosophers on his side.
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Such is the patriot's boast, wherever we roam, His first, best country ever is, at home.
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Silence is become his mother tongue.
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A man who leaves home to mend himself and others is a philosopher; but he who goes from country to country, guided by the blind impulse of curiosity, is a vagabond.
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That's a good girl. I find you are perfectly qualified for making converts, and so go help your mother to make the gooseberry-pie.
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As aromatic plants bestow No spicy fragrance while they grow But crush'd or trodden to the ground, Diffuse their balmy sweets around.
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