"Has it never occurred to us, when surrounded by sorrows, that they may be sent to us only for our instruction, as we darken the eyes of birds when we wish them to sing?"
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"Fancy rules over two thirds of the universe, the past, and future, while reality is confined to the present"
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"The heart needs not for its heaven much space, nor many stars therein, if only the star of love has arisen."
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"For sleep, riches and health to be truly enjoyed and gratefully appreciated, they must be interrupted so the person can see that not having them is not as good as having them."
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"Nations and men are only the best when they are the gladdest, and deserve heaven when they enjoy it."
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"See, indeed, that your daughter is thoroughly grounded and experienced in household duties; but take care, through religion and poetry, to keep her heart open to heaven."
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"For the Infinite has sowed his name in the heavens in burning stars, but on the earth He has sowed his name in tender flowers."
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"I have made as much out of myself as could be made of the stuff, and no man should require more."
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"As a man grows older it is harder and harder to frighten him."
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"Age doesn't matter, unless your cheese."
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