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" The human being is a most curious creature. He thinks he has got one soul, and he has got dozens. "

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" There is only one thing that a man really wants to do, all his life; and that is, to find his way to his God, his Morning Star, salute his fellow man, and enjoy the woman who has come the long way with him. "

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" Death is the only pure, beautiful conclusion of a great passion. "

" One sheds one's sicknesses in books - repeats and presents again one's emotions, to be master of them. "

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