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Death must be distinguished from dying, with which it is often confused.Sydney Smith
Heaven never helps the men who will not act.
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For God's sake, do not drag me into another war I am worn down, and worn out, with crusading and defending Europe, and protecting mankind I must think a little of myself
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I never read a book before previewing it; it prejudices a man so.
Sydney Smith
Of Scotland That knuckle-end of England - that land of Calvin, oat-cakes, and sulphur.
Sydney Smith
There is one piece of advice, in a life of study, which I think no one will object to and that is, every now and then to be completely idle - to do nothing at all.
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