When a man is in doubt about this or that in his writing, it will often guide him if he asks himself how it will tell a hundred years hence.
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There is no such source of error as the pursuit of truth.Samuel Butler
Some have been beaten till they know What wood a cudgel 's of by th' blow Some kick'd until they can feel whether A shoe be Spanish or neat's leather.
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For those that run away and fly, Take place at least o' the enemy.
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He could distinguish and divide A hair 'twixt south and southwest side.
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Opinions have vested interests just as men have.
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To do great work a man must be very idle As well as very industrious.
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