Every burned book or house enlightens the world every suppressed or expunged word reverberates through the earth from side to side.
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What you are thunders so loudly in my ears that I cannot hear what you say. What you do rings so loudly in my ears that I cannot hear what you say.
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The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.
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Life is short, but there is always time for courtesy.
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