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" Men think highly of those who rise rapidly in the world; whereas nothing rises quicker than dust, straw, and feathers. "
Lord Byron
Think
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World
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" One certainly has a soul; but how it came to allow itself to be enclosed in a body is more than I can imagine. I only know if once mine gets out, I'll have a bit of a tussle before I let it get in again to that of any other. "
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" I would rather have a nod from an American, than a snuff-box from an emperor. "
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" What is the worst of woes that wait on age? What stamps the wrinkle deeper on the brow? To view each loved one blotted from life's page, And be alone on earth, as I am now. "
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" I know that two and two make four - and should be glad to prove it too if I could - though I must say if by any sort of process I could convert 2 and 2 into five it would give me much greater pleasure. "
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I Can
Nature
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" The poor dog, in life the firmest friend. The first to welcome, foremost to defend. "
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" For what were all these country patriots born? To hunt, and vote, and raise the price of corn? "
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Born
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