The life of a good man is a continual warfare with his passions.
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Nothing in human nature is so God-like as the disposition to do good to our fellow-creatures.Samuel Richardson
Those we dislike can do nothing to please us.
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The mind can be but full. It will be as much filled with a small disagreeable occurrence, having no other, as with a large one.
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Calamity is the test of integrity.
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Whenever we approve, we can find a hundred good reasons to justify our approbation. Whenever we dislike, we can find a thousand to justify our dislike.
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The English, the plain English, of the politest address of a gentleman to a lady is, I am now, dear Madam, your humble servant: Pray be so good as to let me be your Lord and Master.
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