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" We cannot wish for that we know not. "

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" The flowery style is not unsuitable to public speeches or addresses, which amount only to compliment. The lighter beauties are in their place when there is nothing more solid to say; but the flowery style ought to be banished from a pleading, a sermon, or a didactic work. "

" Divorce is probably of nearly the same date as marriage. I believe, however, that marriage is some weeks the more ancient. "

" Originality is nothing but judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed one from another. "

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" Love has features which pierce all hearts, he wears a bandage which conceals the faults of those beloved. He has wings, he comes quickly and flies away the same. "

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" Religion was instituted to make us happy in this life and in the other. What must we do to be happy in the life to come? Be just. "

" Life is thickly sown with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to pass quickly through them. The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us. "

" What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty and error; let us pardon reciprocally each other's folly - that is the first law of nature. "

" Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too. "

" Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe. "

" Wherever there is a settled society, religion is necessary; the laws cover manifest crimes, and religion covers secret crimes. "

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" The husband who decides to surprise his wife is often very much surprised himself. "

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" It is not enough to conquer; one must learn to seduce. "

" Very often, say what you will, a knave is only a fool. "

" Of all religions, the Christian should of course inspire the most tolerance, but until now Christians have been the most intolerant of all men. "