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" Genius is rarely able to give any account of its own processes. "
George Henry Lewes
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" When a man fails to see the truth of certain generally accepted views, there is no law compelling him to provoke animosity by announcing his dissent. "
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" The joy of the mind is the measure of its strength. "
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" Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame. "
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" If he who employs coercion against me could mould me to his purposes by argument, no doubt he would. He pretends to punish me because his argument is strong; but he really punishes me because his argument is weak. "
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" Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand. "
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" The final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands. "
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" I like both athletic girls and girly girls. It depends on their personality. I like girls who can go out and play sports with me and throw the football around, but you don't want a girl who's too much tougher than you. I like brainy girls who can respond to what I'm saying. "
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" Tell me to what you pay attention and I will tell you who you are. "
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