No degree of knowledge attainable by man is able to set him above the want of hourly assistance.
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Trade's proud empire hastes to swift decay.
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The return of my birthday, if I remember it, fills me with thoughts which it seems to be the general care of humanity to escape.
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He that travels in theory has no inconveniences he has shade and sunshine at his disposal, and wherever he alights finds tables of plenty and looks of gaiety. These ideas are indulged till the day of departure arrives, the chaise is called, and the progress of happiness begins. A few miles teach him the fallacies of imagination. The road is dusty, the air is sultry, the horses are sluggish. He longs for the time of dinner that he may eat and rest. The inn is crowded, his orders are neglected, and nothing remains but that he devour in haste what the cook has spoiled, and drive on in quest of better entertainment. He finds at night a more commodious house, but the best is always worse than he expected.
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