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" America is rather like life. You can usually find in it what you look for. It will probably be interesting, and it is sure to be large. "

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" If there is on earth a house with many mansions, it is the house of words. "

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" Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is the most sublime noise that has ever penetrated into the ear of man. "

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" To make us feel small in the right way is a function of art; men can only make us feel small in the wrong way. "

" One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not to make a mess of life. "