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" Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence. "
Henri Frederic Amiel
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" In every loving woman there is a priestess of the past - a pious guardian of some affection, of which the object has disappeared. "
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" Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind. "
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" Charm is the quality in others, that makes us more satisfied with ourselves. "
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