Many of her thoughts were perfect syllogisms; unluckily they always remained thoughts. Only a few were irrational assumptions; but, unfortunately, they were the ones which most frequently grew into deeds
("Far from the Madding Crowd")
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Believe me, Lost One, Love is lovelier
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And the Pride of Life that planned her, stilly couches she.
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