The country life is to be preferred, for there we see the works of God, but in cities little else but the works of men.
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She is but half a wife that is not, nor is capable of being, a friend
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They have a right to censure that have a heart to help.
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If thou wouldn't conquer thy weakness thou must not gratify it.
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Kings in this world should imitate God, their mercy should be above their works.
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