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There is as much difference between the counsel that a friend giveth, and that a man giveth himself, as there read more

There is as much difference between the counsel that a friend giveth, and that a man giveth himself, as there is between the counsel of a friend and of a flatterer. For there is no such flatterer as is a man's self.

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A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism; but depth in
philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.

A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism; but depth in
philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.

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Man was formed for society.

Man was formed for society.

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I hold every man a debtor to his profession; from the which as
men of course do seek to read more

I hold every man a debtor to his profession; from the which as
men of course do seek to receive countenance and profit, so ought
they of duty to endeavor themselves, by way of amends, to be a
help and ornament thereunto.

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Philosophy, when superficially studied, excites doubt; when thoroughly explored, it dispels it.

Philosophy, when superficially studied, excites doubt; when thoroughly explored, it dispels it.

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