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" Every man is rich or poor according to the proportion between his desires and his enjoyments. "

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" Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not. "

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" My dear friend, clear your mind of cant. "

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" Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those who we cannot resemble. "

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" He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not long retain either honesty or courage. "

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